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EVENTS ORGANISER, LONDON, ENGLAND
I'm homesick. I'm homesick for the infallible attitude, atmosphere and
environment I used to take for granted. It is near impossible to
describe ... it's that uniqueness that can primarily only be gauged once
you've experienced other, varying cultures and patriotism. I admit that
I have had to learn that New Zealand is my favourite place ... I know
others are yet to discover the same and it's a shame most have to leave
the country to do so. It's taken me three years of living in the UK. I
often speak of home to my foreign friends, which brings a smile to my
face and a myriad of tales to the fore. I think I'm going to head home
next year. Maybe. Is New Zealand the amazing place that I remember?
Goddam hope so.
DESIGN LAB OFFICE MANAGER, LONDON, ENGLAND
What can I say! Brilliant, brilliant, brilliant. In the five years I have
been away from New Zealand, I have yet to establish the same sort of
community I had at home. Although I have many friends and acquaintances
here in London, due to the size of the place, even knowing your
neighbour is not commonplace. Every day the thought of returning home
fills me with joy, but the knowledge that the longer I stay away means
the more I can bring back keeps me grinding away. Looking forward to
being part of your community.
COMPANY DIRECTOR, BRIGHTON, ENGLAND
Hi, what a great site! I'm a proud kiwi doing my somewhat extended tour
of duty in the UK, 8 years in April and still going strong. Keep up the
fantastic content on the site; it is refreshing to read an intellectual
take on the country I call home. In fact, my British wife is even
starting to call it home! I've forwarded the link to my UK based Kiwi
friends for whom I'm sure will love it just as much. Many thanks.
MOSTA, MALTA
AOTEAROA, the most beautiful country in the world and I loved it from
the moment I set eyes on it, along time ago, when I saw it rising from a
silver ocean. I was on a maiden voyage of the NZ Shipping Company's
latest ocean liner, the Rangitane. A passenger standing next to me said,
there it is: "the land of the long white cloud". We had been
at sea for 6 weeks. Now, so many years later, people hop on a plane and
are back home in just 24 hours and NZ is no longer isolated. All my
family live in Auckland and I marvel at the NZ of today, and wish I was
there too. Alas, fate decreed otherwise and I have not seen it since
1963 ... I miss it every day.
STUDENT, WELLINGTON, NZ
I am a year 12 (6th form) student, living in Wellington, and I stumbled
across your website while researching a history assignment. Over the
past few weeks, as the school year has been winding up, I have been
concerned at how confused a lot of young people my age are about their
future, careers and their place in the world. Reading a speech on your
site about the importance of secondary schools in NZ society really hit
home. I love my school, I love my classmates and I love the atmosphere,
but I still see so many girls leaving with no goals, no confidence, and
no dreams. Their biggest aspiration is to get a job. Although this is
essential, I know that they are capable of so much more than working a
40-hour week for the rest of their lives. Teachers have such a huge
effect on so many young people, and if they cannot lead us, who will? It
seems to me that encouragement from an optimistic guidance counselor is
not always enough. I have been really inspired by your vision! and can
start to see how I want to contribute to my country. Hopefully, the
concept of "the NZ edge" will be brought into schools, and
into the lives of the young people who need its direction the most.
CONSULTANT, WELLINGTON, NZ
New Zealand for me was the land of John Britten (myself having been a
motorcycle enthusiast since my teens) and The Piano. That was before I
came here 10 years ago (I am an Indian-born "rubber-stamped"
Kiwi). To me it is now a community of homely folk who really are modest
and at the same time exceptionally gifted. Having travelled and lived in
several parts of the world, I feel more strongly than ever that New
Zealand must retain its essence - the Kiwi spirit.
DANCE TEACHING, CHOREOGRAPHING, CORPORATE TRAINING, AUCKLAND, NZ
Like you I am always looking to lift the spirits of New Zealanders.
Sometimes I have achieved this beyond my wildest dreams. Limbs dance
company did it. So did the 1990 opening ceremony of the Auckland
Commonwealth Games and my ballet of Jean Batten in the same year. I am
very proud of these achievements. Loved your Tall Punga concept - have
certainly felt the effects of the tall poppy syndrome in my time. These
days have re-invented me again with the mind-flex corporate training
concept, teaching dance at Auckland University and making award winning
video dance - am still happy to be here in NZ. When I was invited to be
a governor for the Arts Foundation I agreed with alacrity - to be able
to assist in awarding deserving artists to be laureates and receive
$30,000 each seemed an excellent concept to me and I'm proud to be part
of it. Look forward to receiving your updates, cheers, mj.
www.mind-flex.com http://www.aucklanddance.co.nz
STUDENT, LONDON, ENGLAND
Hi, I am currently in my 3rd year studying anthropology and geography at
University of London. My dissertation focuses on the NZ identity, how it
is perceived by the self and how / whether it is altered by travel and
long / short term settlement. I am concentrating specifically on London.
If you have any thoughts on this topic I would be extremely interested
to hear from you. Also if
you can think of anywhere else I may be able to contact in relation to
this topic I would be delighted if you could let me know. Yours
hopefully, V.Armitage zcsav18@hotmail.com
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT, BELLE HARBOUR, NY, USA
I would like to see NZ as a tourist destination advertised here (US) on
TV. I frequently see Australian tourism ads on various networks but I
don't recall ever seeing NZ advertised as a vacation destination, except
perhaps the occasional special airfare / package from Qantas or Air NZ.
Many people here at work in NYC have heard of NZ but are not sure where
it is exactly. They have "heard" it is beautiful, seen Lord of
the Rings but don't know much else about our country. I think we are
missing out on Americans who have the $ to travel to NZ and I feel NZ
should budget more tourism $ towards advertising (both print & TV)
here in the US. P.S. I miss Mangawhai *sob*
CROSS CULTURAL TRAINER, KIEL, GERMANY
Hi all I have just stumbled across this site and think it is fantastic.
I have lived in Germany for nearly five years but still and always will
be a kiwi. That never changes and it is interesting living in a country
where national identity is a problem. To have a country to be proud of
(New Zealand, Aotearoa). However since having this job i have been made
aware of different cultures and people. I have to ask the question ...
just what is our culture? We all think we know what it is ... but do we?
Would be really interested to have some discussion, you can contact me
at kiwistevie@gmx.net
RETIRED, PERTH, AUSTRALIA
Dear Brian, Thank you for your #58 update today. As a Kiwi having
retired for some 6+ years in my wife's home city of Perth, I have been
the object of Kiwi-bashing Aussies for most of that time (ever since
they got their sticky paws on "our" Bledisloe Cup). I've
defended my turangawaewae as the attached will show. Black print is the
original and red is my response. Keep up the good work. Regards, Maui
Wild, wild@upnaway.com.
SURVEYOR, HONG KONG
Although I'm an off-shore Kiwi - 40 years now - and maybe because of a 4
or 5 generation background, going back to the mid 1800s - I still think
of Aotearoa as home. Was introduced to this website on a recent visit
down under, and find it most interesting. Good to see that there is a
movement to get the country out of its shy introverted ways - remarkably
like the timid flightless kiwi! Keep up the good work. 2003 will see me
visiting my homeland shores on quite a few occasions. As usual I know I
will enjoy my time in this temperate paradise that our OZ mates call -
the home of the South Sea Island Poms! All the best for 2003 - Gordon
Andreassend.
A BIT OF EVERYTHING, USA
Hey guys, I am kiwi, born and raised in Ashburton, graduate of Lincoln Uni. now traveling the world, teaching in korea and japan, holidaying in
numerous places and now living in DC being married and enjoying my
'holiday' while i wait for my visa paperwork. You guys are doing a great
job of keeping kiwis across the globe informed and united. i am proud of
being a kiwi and tell people where ever I go what a great place I come
from. It will always be home.
ENTREPRENEUR, LAS VEGAS, USA
Ki ora fellow kiwis! (take a breath of that clean fresh air for me, will
ya). I am originally from Auckland, living in Las Vegas and Working for
a professional staffing company as Director of Sales. I am now in the
planning stages of my own business venture and invite any comments and
feedback from you folks 'down-under'. This new forming corporation will
be dedicated to bridge the gap between the Australasian and US Markets.
In more ways than one, we will increase world wide awareness across many
vertical arenas and industries, ultimately projecting revenue, jobs and
recognition back upon our corner of the world. I am extremely
professional business woman, but still hold my true New Zealand
values... AND SPIRIT! I love my country and if I can be there, I need to
bring as much of it here as I can. If you have any business ideas,
concepts, are you trying to break into the US Market, got 5-Star
products, inventions, plus a MULTITUDE OF OTHER THINGS... Get in touch.
I would love to hear about it. Wishing you all a prosperous 2003! - e
noho ra .......
http://www.aotearoa.us
rachel@aotearoa.us
MANAGING DIRECTOR, NZ
If you wish to see the Kiwi way prevail in design and ingenuity just
watch FULL METAL CHALLENGE on Sky TV starting in NZ 2130 30 Jan 03. This
program has been on in the USA in the past few months and the Kiwi's are
back on in the USA. The team was selected from many teams to represent
NZ in the world event Full Metal Challenge. The task has taken all of
2002 from selection stage to being aired. The team has many E-Mails from
the USA congratulating them about their built from scratch Machine (the
only truly built from scratch machine in the competition). Regards,
Trevor
SOFTWARE ENGINEER, USA
When I first moved overseas 8 years ago I bought small gifts at Xmas
time and shipped them back to NZ. But there were 2 problems with this.
The first was that I needed to finish my shopping a few weeks before
Xmas, which wasn't going to happen, and the second was that I was
spending most of my money on shipping. So recently I decided to be a
little smarter and shop online in NZ. But ecommerce in NZ appears to be
practically non-existent. When I wanted to send a video to my little
sister I had to order it from a tiny store in Wellington and have it
shipped up to Auckland. For other gifts I had to phone the stores
individually, deal with confused store assistants - "you want it
shipped? oh no, that's not something we do" - and then go through
some archaic ritual involving faxing things back and forth. Between the
long distance and the international fax charges, I would have been
better off shipping the stuff from the US - if only our voltage was
compatible. It was a truly unique experience to be sitting there with my
credit card ready to go, desperately searching for someone willing to
take my money. Surely with a quarter of the NZ population in the same
position there's an opportunity here for someone. It would be wonderful
if we could convince Whitcoulls to create an online presence, but if
they can't get it together I'd settle for an NZ branch of Amazon. As a
start, perhaps NZ Edge could make a list of ecommerce sites in NZ. I'm
sure there must be more out there than the dozen or so I found, but
they're simply buried in Google, or lost among the dead links &
export sites in the NZ directories.
Editor: A good starting point is our own NZEdge e-commerce shop (http://shop.nzedge.com).We ship anywhere in the world!!
H E R O E S
M A I L
NEW YORK, USA
I wanted to alert you to a website about a young New Zealand opera singer
who is making her mark in the world, especially the USA. She may very
well be the next kiwi soprano to be a star at the Metropolitan Opera.
Her name is Marie-Adele McArthur (nee Black) and she is another half-Maori
from Gisborne. You can learn more about her at http://www.marie-adele.com.
The New Zealand and American press have called her "The Next Kiri".
Perhaps they will prove correct... however, her voice is much bigger than
Kiri's, while it is similar in lyricism. I thought it appropriate to send
this message since your site has such a wonderful amount of information
regarding our NZ singers.
GORDON PALMER
Just thought I'd send you this (from Xtra) in case you didn't know: Kiwi
cartoonist honoured in Britain. Dunedin-born cartoonist David Low drew
such cutting World War II cartoons for British newspapers, it's said he
was even on Hitler's hit list. Now he's been honoured as the 20th century's
greatest cartoonist by the British Political Cartoon Society, and they're
even putting on an exhibition of Low's best work in Westminster Palace!
Find out about a famous Kiwi cartoonist at:
http://www.politicalcartoon.co.uk/
http://www.nzedge.com/media/archives/archv-arts-visual
_museum.html
SERVICE REPAIRMAN,
ST LOUIS, USA
Thanks to Peter Jackson and everyone else who made the cinematic adaptation
of the Lord of the Rings both possible and a success. The care, love,
integrity, and respect that all of you share for Tolkien's masterpiece
is evident in your first installment, The Fellowship of The Ring. These
books brought a lot of joy to me in the sorrow of my early childhood.
They are in my heart forever. I watch the DVD all too often and cry every
time at the beauty, the elegance, the fragility of life, and the powerful
mythology. You have distilled the vital essences of this book like no
other adaptation. A heartfelt thanks to all of you. I eagerly await The
Two Towers!
RECEPTIONIST, LONDON,
ENGLAND
I love NZEDGE because it celebrates NZ achievement on a national and global
level. It has inspired me to do my bit to "make her praises heard
afar". For me this has meant tracking down websites, newspapers and
television programmes that contain inaccurate information about NZ's achievements
and people, doing some research so that I can effectively prove my case,
and contact them. So far I have found sites about 'world' histories of
the suffrage movement without a mention of Kate
Sheppard, definitive histories
of flight without Richard Pearse, and sites that say
Ernest Rutherford
was English. Recently on British television there was a breakfast show
that said 'Spheres' were invented by an Englishman, when I knew they were
called 'Zorbs' and were invented by a NZer (Andrew Akers), and a programme
about humorous commercials that showed a very humorous old NZ Sky TV ad,
and said it was from Australia. Some points may seem more important than
others, but I am on a personal mission to uncover and correct as much
misinformation as possible, and believe me, this is only the tip of the
iceberg. I would urge anyone out there who is proud of our kiwi history,
our courage, innovation and achievement, to help the world see what we
really are made of. The global community deserves to know the truth about
our amazing country, so let us not stand by while our achievements are
being glossed over or, even worse, credited to someone else by bad research
and / or northern hemisphere oriented reporting. Make a stand, and keep
the edge sharp!
RETIRED, BARBOURSVILLE,
WV, USA
After seeing Sir Edmund on an automobile commercial I decided to attempt
to get a message to Sir Edmund. As a 19 year old kid, and a member of
the US Air Force, in January 1956 I flew from Seattle Washington to Anchorage
Alaska in the seat next to Sir Edmund, he was on his way to Mt. McKinley,
I was on my way to Elmendorf AFB. Sorry to say at the time I was not aware
of who he was, but I will never forget it now after learning of some of
his accomplishments. I do hope this message will get to him personally.
Sincerely, JP Freeman
PROFESSOR, NEW
HAVEN, USA
I recently read your article entitled "Maurice
Wilkins: DNA
Enabler" which is posted on the World Wide Web. It is an excellent
article. I am preparing a short article on Dr. Wilkins for the Connecticut
Journal of Science Education which is publishing a special issue
commemorating the 50th anniversary of the discovery. I am seeking
permission to use the photograph of Dr. Wilkins which accompanies your
article at the top. The journal is distributed free of charge to science
teachers in Connecticut. Charles Vigue.
COLLEGE TEACHER,
CHINA
I am very excited to find so much information offered here. Katherine
Mansfield was one of my favourite authors when I was a college student. In
fact, my thesis for my master's degree in 1986 was "A Thematic Study
of Katherine Mansfield's Short Stories". I really did a lot research
then and photocopied as many materials on this author as possible. Before
I set down pen to write my thesis, I went to Beijing, Shanghai and
Hanjing, visiting major libraries and universities in order to get as much
information as I could. As your site says, there have been a lot of
literary studies in China in the last century, maybe more than anywhere
else, I guess. Thank you again for the work you have done here.
PHARMACIST /
EDUCATOR, AUSTRALIA
What is the latest on ex-Olympian John Walker? I am very interested in the
long-term effects of all that athletic training done by John in his quest
to become the great Olympian he was and how he feels it may have affected
his health in early "middle - age" .Peter pgbryant@bigpond.com
NOTHING, DOVER
PLAINS, USA
I'd like to know if Lucy Lawless is making a comeback on air. I miss her
as Xena Warrior Princess. I think she is the coolest woman on earth.
EXCHANGE STUDENT,
AUCKLAND, NZ
Hello, I'm here in NZ for 1 year as an exchange student and Rob Waddell is
kind of a hero for me. I know that he lives in Auckland like me and I'd
like to send him a letter. The problem is that I don't have his address or
e-mail address. So if you guys could send me this I would be very happy
and grateful!!! Please!!! Thanks, Ingolf. PS. Nice site by the way!!!
C O M I
N G H O M E
TECHNOLOGY ANALYST,
LONDON, ENGLAND
I have been away from NZ for various lengths of time having lived in Hong
Kong, Sydney and now London (for the past four years). Every time I return
I experience a mix of emotions and responses from people, many of which
have been echoed on these pages. It occurs to me that if people are returning
home and find it difficult to get jobs, find an outlet for their frustrations,
and start new business etc, why not start a network / community to help
in repatriation? Such a network could act as an 'air-lock,' with people
that have already returned helping others to adjust back in, or tap into
opportunities that befit their skills and experience. The energy and passion
that people have when they return home should be nurtured, cultivated,
and harnessed, not ignored and undervalued. Cheers, Roger
CONSULTANT, CHICAGO,
USA
We are seriously considering returning to NZ in the near future as a natural
alternative life direction as you might develop when a current opportunity
shuts down and a natural selection of alternatives for consideration needs
to be developed. Of interest is that the only reason that we can now consider
a return to NZ is that we have through our success in our careers been
able to amass sufficient wealth to be financially independent in NZ. This
is important as the value placed on an hour of our time in NZ is worth
a fraction of what that same amount of effort is worth overseas, essentially
canceling out the possibility of returning to a job. As a result the only
way that we can consider returning to NZ is to develop our own businesses
in NZ, so as to ensure that we are able to get returns based on our time
and investment. In evaluating our options a number of issues have sprung
up. My question is whether there is a source of information that will
assist us in determining the pros and cons of returning to NZ. Some example
of questions are: Taxes on shipping in house hold effects? Neglected student
loan? Repatriation of wealth generated overseas? Issues we haven't considered?
Any suggested information sources or forums? Steven. thumbprince@caribsurf.com
3G PROJECT MANAGER,
ARTIST, ENTREPRENEUR, GREYMOUTH, NZ
My partner and I have just returned after living in Sydney for four years
and prior to that I spent a few years living and working around Europe.
We CHOSE to come home. WHY! Sit and close your eyes, smell, touch, taste,
hear, now open your eyes and see! There's no place like HOME! We now live
in Greytown where we have bought an old villa and converted it into a
Interactive Contemporary Art Gallery / Bookshop. Yep it's small, it doesn't
feel plastic and it's all ours. The local yokels are delightful. I can
smell cow shit from the middle of town. And guess what I am taking my
business Interactive Art Events and Personal Art Facilitation to the world
from little old Greytown. Thanks NZ for bringing us home! If you want
to talk e-mail me trilogynz@yahoo.com
PROMO PRODUCER,
LONDON, ENGLAND
Why, as returning Kiwis, do we presume to possess more skills and experience
than our friends and colleagues who have remained at home? Perhaps it's
our condescension that stops that phone from ringing ... While we complain
about NZers' insular attitudes, should we not also examine our own prejudices
against those who choose not to travel? What's so wrong with being happy
with what you have, and where you are? Tanya. tanya.gadsby@showtimearabia.com
DIRECTOR,
CANTERBURY, USA
I returned a long time ago, but wanted to put a thought out for
consideration, or maybe even absorption. Perhaps some who are coming home
may consider whether your jobs are portable. Maybe you could perform a
role for your present company or business, through the advantage of our
parallel universe, the opposite 24 hours. Could you be of benefit to them,
working over their night period in completing work, contracts or perhaps
quality control, and delivering projects that have been done when you are
fresh, over the Web. You may even continue being paid in Pounds, Dollars
or Euros! What a great boost for NZ, and huge benefit for the returning
champion as well. Email me if you think this may apply to you, and there
is anything I can do to facilitate it for you - office space, technology,
search for compatible businesses, whatever. tim.deans@xtra.co.nz
EDUCATION LECTURER
/ TEACHER, LONDON, ENGLAND
I'd love to start a dialogue with those of us who straddle two cultures -
England and NZ. I lived for 21 years in the UK and returned home in 1998 -
full of joy and determination to re-establish myself 'back home'. However,
in my field (Education), there were those who were clearly threatened by
my 'overseas experiences'. So after 4 years, I find myself back in London.
Many I have spoken to seem to share a similar experience. NZ will lose
those of us wanting to return, if there is still resentment about our
experience. Has anyone else experienced this? d'Reen. d.struthers@ntlworld.com
PHOTOGRAPHER,
LONDON
I am about to return to NZ after 8 years living in the UK. Or when
people in the UK ask me how long you been here for ... I say "8 years
hard labour". Its been hell and its been good - but most of all its
been a real eye opener. When I left NZ I left for good reasons then, and
arrived in the UK in a time of positive vibe and economic buoyancy. Best I
can tell the Labour govt has destroyed the country from the day they got
in and bought a huge tent and slapped it up in the dead centre of London -
and "no-one was dying to get in".
The UK is a place of
little hope right now, the long fought Brit has lost hope and if they
havn't been thrown in jail [UK has the highest jail % per head of the
EEC], then they have been made redundant at one time or another, and are
certainly probably fearing its arrival at the moment.
Every second now I am
yearning to return to NZ and remembering my most distant memories of
childhood New Zealand, fishing, my bike, primary school, sailing, lollies
we ate, sunshine, the beach, in general the way of life. Then i got to
thinking about where I can get that in the UK. It did not take long to
discover that even though I have been to Cornwall which resembled NZ alot
to me, and it was awesome, its treated as a backwater, and at 5 hrs from
London it certainly is a backwater.
One thing the UK has
done for me is give me a hell of a slap around the face - the utter total
lack of positive patriotism here is simply mind boggling, soccer fans
fight like dogs every week and very little is down about it. Even the
housewife talking on the news about a problem - sees the solution to the
problem as a violent one. There is little hope, little community, little
love and little care.
Thats what the UK has
done for me - its made me utterly proud to be a New Zealander [lucky to
hold a UK passport and be aware of the difference], utterly proud to be a
patriotic New Zealander. Home is home and I am damn lucky I have New
Zealand as mine. Regards Guy Hollister [Home on the 15th Feb !] guy@dotatdotat.com
V I S U A L L A N G U A G E
Editor: check out
Turi Park's forum on New Zealand visual language.
CEO COMMUNICATIONS
COMPANY, LONDON, ENGLAND
Well, black is thinning :) And a visual language is a good way to start
discussing this important subject. But why don't we think about this in
a way that adds real value to our export industry and wellbeing of our
national psyche? Black, archetypally means fear of the unknown and the
fern is a meaningless symbol, working like a feudal crest rather than
a mark of excellence. This visual language works for kiwis internally
because black and silver are shorthand for the values embodied in our
sports teams. This can't be a good basis for an external facing kiwi brand.
At least the Union Jack stands for a higher political ideal and constitutional
stability. Why don't we create a visual identity that celebrates respect
for nature? How about hosting every global summit on the issue? Let's
walk the talk first and build on where we want to go in the 21st century,
rather than graft the values embodied by our rugby team onto our nation
STUDENT, CHRISTCHURCH,
NZ
GO THE FERN! We have a unique edge - our flag should show this to the
world! Can we have a poll? James Schofield NZ Student jscho@xtra.co.nz
ACCOUNT MANAGER,
AUCKLAND, NZ
Turi, Like the Harry Pot Head bit ... we've all seen the poster, I'm sure.
Funny. I still think our need of the symbolism and stability inherent
in that kind of history described (albeit) by the profile of an aged and
declining royal (ty), is indeed telling. As the name of our country describes
... we are New. New Zealand, another Zealand. A better Zealand. An isolated,
distant escape from the nightmare of an emerging industrial Europe. A
bastion of the common man. Not a place struck dumb by it's observance
of (or slavery to) ridiculous class systems or other institutional tortures.
A land of opportunity and new beginnings. So here we are..."Colonising
colonials"... 150 short years ago we were Europeans, (or was that
10 years?), and now like all young beings searching out their uniqueness,
we are beginning to rail against all imagery that would present us as
a subtext to someone else's history like it was humiliating slander. That
is painful and healthy. Our crime is that we are young, and though the
concept of a truly independent voice carries all peoples hopes, wishes
and agreement, it does not answer the silent instinctive need for rootedness,
'home' and history. A familiar and recognisable platform from which we
may confidently receive the world. I love your alternative flags and names,
but for me they carry scant meaning, and certainly could not sustain the
weight of history they would attempt to represent.
Don't misunderstand
me - I hear what you say and know that the NZ collective mind is rolling
in the direction of a truly independent nature devoid of the trappings
of its parentage. Just that growth of the kind you describe comes with
years. We have made enormous progress in recent times and the job continues,
and will continue for some years yet. Branding is a trivialising nonsense
for something as deep, colourful and diverse as a national culture. In
truth, no country has a "wrapping" that tourists open every
time they visit. Yes, they have expectations. But in many ways, they already
know what they have come to see before they get off the plane. This is
from media in it's truest form, random and interesting excerpts of information
from conversations, books, articles, TV drama, internet, whatever....
not a single, one off campaign out to sell us to the widest possible market
over one month's airtime.
"Quick, let's
come up with an idea for a culture".
We should have a sign
at Auckland Airport : "Patience, Culture Growing".
All the Best with your quest. Yours, D. Syron.
E D G E C O N
V E R T S
HUMAN RESOURCES CONSULTANT, KARACHI, PAKISTAN
I must admit that your team in actively promoting New Zealand across the
globe is doing a great job. Some of the opportunities I see are great
and I am sure this effort will attract a lot of talent from overseas. I
am an HR consultant in Pakistan responsible for recruiting and placing
Telecom specialists. I occasionally see a number of openings in NZ
Telecom and would like to contact the HR person concerned for exporting
talented GSM telecom specialists from Pakistan. I hope you can
communicate this through your site.
Regards Syed S. Husaini, Managing Director, Husoft Systems.
REGISTERED NURSE / LOVER OF ANIMALS, USA
My fiancée and I are considering leaving the United States which have
become so horribly materialistic and MTV MAD! Nobody here reads or
thinks anymore (save a few ridiculed souls). I have two questions for
your thinkers and advisors who might read this:
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I am disabled but can work part-time. I am a wonderful, compassionate,
insightful, intuitive, clean registered nurse. What are employment
chances for a nurse who can work two days a week? I would love to head
up a project in a community that helped elderly persons raise vegetables
and fruits so that they might eat healthier. I love teaching people to
eat right and how to manage their lives so that they might have happy,
healthy, "in control of their health" lives. I am a native of
North Carolina and a true "Southerner" darling.
My fiancée is an environmental specialist with 17 years experience who
truly loves and truly CARES about taking care of Mother Earth and
conserving the finite amount of resources she currently holds. Do you
have aggressive environmental/recycling programs there?
Thank you kindly, Clydia (Cloudy) Jackson
IT PROFESSIONAL, WILNIS, THE NETHERLANDS
I don't know if this is the right place for me, since I'm not a Kiwi.
However, I want to become one! At the moment I'm very busy trying to
find a job in IT in the Northland region. As my girlfriend Martine and I
want to come to New Zealand next April we're very busy arranging all
kinds of things. Any help is very welcome . . . I like your site by the
way! Very professional, including the source with the comments! Nice!
Cheers, Sander. sanderswart@wanadoo.nl
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MEDIA SALES EXTRAORDINAIRE,
LONDON, ENGLAND
EXCELLENT idea. Love it. Love Aotearoa. Love to be a part of it. "We
are the people, we are the Land" - Salmonella Dub. Love from London.
DIRECTOR, WELLINGTON,
NZ
Awesome website. Truly inspirational and refreshing.
MUM, MANUKAU CITY,
NZ
What a great site and awesome ideas. You fund your own site and what a
great standard you have set. I love the concept behind it and the promotion
of being peaceful, innovative and on to it kiwis. Kia ora ra atu.
UNIVERSITY LECTURER,
OXFORD, ENGLAND
A very entrepreneurial idea. Good to make mileage out of NZ's challenging
topography and problematic geography. If you can turn that around then
other miracles may occur. A well positioned site, in fact.
EXECUTIVE OFFICER,
SINGAPORE
Just wanted to let you know that I think this is a fantastic site and
makes me very proud to be a kiwi. I will try to get as many NZers looking
at it as possible. Keep up the good work. Kind Regards, Piki Lawson, New
Zealand Singapore Business Council. http://www.nzsbc.com/
MERCHANT BANKER,
TOKYO, JAPAN
Have just had a look at the site today for the first time ... its great
... in fact so good, I just rang my travel agent here in Tokyo and booked
myself a week's trout fishing in the Hawkes Bay ... keep up the info,
you can never get enough of it as a Kiwi offshore.
MANAGING DIRECTOR,
ENGLAND
This is the best site I have seen for longer than I can remember!
Fantastic imagery and content. As a Kiwi living overseas it conjures up
pride, nostalgia and heaps of emotion. Keep it up!
RETIRED, PERTH,
AUSTRALIA
Congratulations on a most informative and inspirational site. I return
to it regularly. Kia kaha.
LAWYER, LONDON,
ENGLAND
This site is an inspiration.
STUDENT, AUCKLAND,
NZ
I love New Zealand and New Zealanders and so I think this nzedge idea
is fantastic. I went to the South Island for my first time last month
and fell in love with that island too. Here's to an amazing, beautiful
New Zealand summer. Peace to you all. Joy
LIFE COACH, CHRISTCHURCH,
NZ
Great website ... please keep the info flowing ... I will pass it on to
my clients.
NURSE, LEVIN, NZ
A wonderful tribute to the culture of our country - I have given the website
to overseas friends to check out!
MARKETING EXECUTIVE,
KENT, ENGLAND
Fantastic website!!
MADELEINE KIRKUP
Thanks for your recent NZEdge email update mate, it makes a kiwi
a long way from home feel involved and part of something great! Cheers!
:o)
HEAD HOTEL HOUSEKEEPER,
ALTRINCHAM, GREATER MANCHESTER, ENGLAND
Lived here for over 20 years now, feel pretty isolated near Manchester,
but I love the North of England. Hope to use this to network with other
expats living around Greater Manchester.
STUDENT, AUCKLAND,
NZ
Found this website when looking through the Loop 003 cd sleeve. It's very
refreshing and exciting to find a group of people who love New Zealand
and aren't afraid to say so. Definitely something which should be encouraged
in Kiwis I reckon. keep up the good work
TEACHER, WELLINGTON,
NZ
What an awesome site. Well done and thanks.
PRODUCT MANAGER,
BERKLEY MASSACHUSETTS, USA
Love it.
EXECUTIVE OFFICER,
SINGAPORE
Very interesting site.
GOPHER AND GENERAL
ALL-ROUNDER, BASEL, SWITZERLAND
Hi, I like your site and the ideas behind it.
SOCIAL RESEARCHER,
DHAKA, BANGLADESH
Excellent.
DIRECTOR, SYDNEY,
AUSTRALIA
NZ needs more of this positive PR, PK and attitude. All the best.
MEATPACKER, BRISBANE,
AUSTRALIA
Great site for all of us homesick kiwis, keep it up.
COMMUNICATOR, PERTH,
AUSTRALIA
Perth, Western Australia (more or less a country in its own right) needs
to know that it too is an edge culture, as much as New Zealand. I am keen
to follow Kiwi developments in this, and learn.
TAXI DRIVER, NELSON,
NZ
Surely the time has come for New Zealand to fly its very own stand-alone
flag without a now redundant Union flag taking up such a prominent position.
Much could be said on this topic. NOW IS THE HOUR. Contact Mike Rodwell
at victory.flags@extra.co.nz.
ANALYST, WELLINGTON,
NZ
Excellent.
TEACHER, BANGKOK,
THAILAND
Look forward to receiving information about this association. Theresa
Binning.
MARKETER, LONDON,
ENGLAND
Very keen to help promote NZ companies and sell their products. Ten years
experience within UK / European / Japanese / USA fashion markets. victoriamilne@hotmail.com
JOURNALIST, JAMPUR,
PAKISTAN
I will be thankful to you if you accept me as a member.
OLGA ZWONNIKOFF,
MUSIC TEACHER, CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA
I would like to contact ex-pupils of Teschemakers School in Oamaru, South
Island. Those who remember me between the years 1965 to 1969 please communicate.
tinorup@freemail.absa.co.za
ARTIST MALMÖ, SWEDEN
Very good! http://www.faraway.nu
ANAESTHETIC TECHNICIAN,
RUNGSTED, DENMARK
Hoping to meet other New Zealanders living in Denmark for social contact.
Is there a Maori cultural group in the Copenhagen area? Please contact
Ruth, c/-jhedemann@post.tele.dk
ADMINISTRATOR,
ENGLAND
Great site! It's easy to focus on the sporting successes of our great
country and forget the rest. It's fantastic to be reminded of some and
discover other Kiwi's making their mark on the world landscape. Inspiring
and pride filling stuff :)
SENIOR MANAGER,
SILICON VALLEY, USA
Hello. Found out about NZEdge through word of mouth from a friend of
an associate of David Teece. This is a fantastic idea. The Kiwi Diaspora
need to do a much better job of staying in touch and leveraging our points
of community across the world. Let me know if I can help from Silicon
Valley, California. cheers, Chung
RETIRED, NORTHERN
IRELAND
My wife and I are from Northern Ireland. We have visited NZ six times
since 1984 to stay with a daughter and three Kiwi grandchildren. NZ is a
second home and we get homesick for the place. We love and respect NZ and
New Zealanders. Our present concern is the America's Cup and we watch the
results by the web. We are glad we found the Edge and look forward to
getting e-mail updates.
IT CONSULTANT,
ENGLAND
As a Kiwi abroad, I yearn occasionally for positives from "back
home", your site was a great boost today!
RETIRED, BELFAST,
NORTHERN IRELAND
We live in Belfast N. Ireland but have a family in Wellington with three
Kiwi grandchildren. We have spent a couple of months on six occasions and
feel we might qualify as Kiwi hangers on. We have affection for the
country and the people and get homesick for the place every now and again.
We enjoy the Edge very much. Good luck.
TEACHER, ENGLAND
I've been teaching in the UK for about nine years now, in West Yorkshire.
A great place to live if you're not in NZ.
RETIRED TEACHER OF
INFANTS, NZ
I like your use of Aotearoa - New Zealand; well done. I do not know how
much use I will make of your site, but I commend you for starting it up.
Jim
SOFTWARE DESIGNER,
ENGLAND
I have been living in Britain since Sept 1997. I have my own website
documenting our time (of my twin and myself) since we've being away. You
can find this at www.ropiha.com
CARPET FITTER /
ESTIMATOR, ENGLAND
Looking forward to receiving your emails.
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