Just another day in Middle-earth…
“Middle-earth is closer than you think”. Air New Zealand creates another fantastic ad revealing that New Zealand has all sorts of surprises, and before you know it, everything can…
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The Queen in New Zealand 1954
Watch a clip of a documentary Queen Elizabeth II, by William Shawcross, about Queen Elizabeth’s first commonwealth tour to New Zealand in 1953. During the tour, New Zealanders came…
NZ Army Band Haka
The New Zealand Army brass band performs the haka during the Basel Tattoo Parade in Basel-Landschaft, Switzerland. Basel Tattoo is one of the biggest and most successful open-air shows…
Richie McCaw on Pressure
Adidas interviews Richie McCaw’s on his thoughts about managing the pressure and how it might be just the motivator you need perform at your best.
The Hobbit Fan Event
To get fans ready for the next installment of The Hobbit , a live worldwide Fan Event was held on 4 November 2013. For those who have missed out,…
WOW Supreme Winner 2013
The Winner of the 2013 World of WearableArt Supreme Award – “The Exchange” by Tatyanna Meharry & Natasha Meharry from New Zealand, talk about how they feel about winning…
TVNZ National Anthem
Before 24-hour TV, TVNZ woke the nation every morning with this broadcast of the National Anthem.
1987 Air New Zealand Ad
Take a step back in time and revisit Air New Zealand’s 1987 commercial advertising their Pacific Class. Promoting their priority check-in, exclusive lounges and world class service.
LEGO The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug – Teaser Trailer
Ever wondered what The Hobbit would look like as Lego? This fan-made video uses Lego to recreate the trailer for Peter Jackson’s, The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug, to…
‘Out Of Character’ with Bret McKenzie
In this HBO interview, Flight of the Conchords’ Bret McKenzie talks about his ‘big break’, embarrassing outfits, and, in a bit of foreshadowing, his love for The Muppets. …
Manukura: The White Kiwi
Take a look at this adorable white kiwi chick, Manukura (meaning ‘of chiefly status’). The kiwi was born at Pukaha Mount Bruce National Wildlife Centre, north of Masteron. Manukura…
Beyoncé Welcomed By Haka
After Beyoncé final show in New Zealand, Stan Walker and Kereama Te Uaa led a group of her New Zealand backstage crew in a…
Rugby World Cup Haka
Watch this fiercehaka in this promotional video for the Rugby World Cup 2011. The Haka is a traditional Maori dance from New Zealand and is performed by kiwi…
Pokarekare Ana: Kim Eun-Kyong
During the Korean War in 1951, New Zealand soldiers taught Korean children this traditional Maori love song and ever since it has been extremely popular in South Korea. Now…
World of Wearable Art Awards Show: Celebrating 25 Years
Take a look at 25 years of amazing Supreme Winner costumes from the World of Wearable Show. First shown in 1987, World of Wearable Art began as a promotion…
Shopkeepers – Drug Driving Ad
Drug Driving. Is it really that safe? Shopkeepers around New Zealand share their stories about troublesome customers to help New Zealand be more aware of the effects of drug…
Bret McKenzie and Kermit the Frog sing “Life’s a Happy Song”
Sing-along with Bret McKenzie and Kermit the Frog’s, “Life’s a Happy Song”, featured in the 2011 film, The Muppets. The Muppets, a American musical comedy produced by Walt Disney…
Richie McCaw: Challenges
Adidas interviews Richie McCaw about the challenges he has faced during his career and how he is able to overcome them. If you’re playing the game or just looking…
Shelved – Short Film by MDS Student
Take a look at this amazing animated short film created by Auckland’s Media Design School. Directed by James Cunningham, ‘Shelved’ was the winner of three top awards…
Snow on Cuba Mall, Wellington
This beautifully made video, captures Wellingtonian’s reactions to the once in a lifetime experience of snow falling on Wellington’s famous Cuba Mall. Filmed and edited by Ro Tierney and…
Air NZ: Betty White – Safety Old School Style
Air New Zealand has done it again, another hilarious in-flight safety video. Starring Golden Girl, Betty White, the video proves that age doesn’t matter when it comes to in-flight…
Lorde Performs ‘Royals’
Lorde performs her international chart topping song ‘Royals’ on The Ellen Show
The Goodnight Kiwi
Back in the day, when there was no such thing as 24 hour TV, there was the Goodnight Kiwi. Each night after the day’s broadcast had ended, a short…
Tales From Te Papa – The Art of the Haka
You’ve seen the All Blacks perform the Haka but have you ever seen it on canvas? Tales from Te Papa is a series of mini-documentaries showcasing the exciting and…
Reaction To Reaction of the Happy Hobbits
The Hobbit actors Orlando Bloom, Evangeline Lilly and Lee Pace chuckle in delight to the reaction of two happy hobbits watching the new trailer for Peter Jackson’s The Hobbit:…
New Zealand: Quest For Kaitiakitanga
From the original Maori settlers to present-day tourists, all who travel to New Zealand are awed by its natural beauty. The Maori concept of “Kaitiakitanga” sees humans as earthly…
Biennale Arte 2013 – New Zealand
Take a look at Bill Culbert’s amazing artwork, ‘Front Door Out Back’, featured at the 55th Venice International Art Exhibition 2013. Bill Culbert works takes ordinary, found objects and…
The Hobbit: Behind the Scenes – Production Video Blog Part 11
Take a look at Peter Jackson’s first video blog of 2013 for the early production of The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug. This time, the Hobbit crew get back…
What Do You Say UK? Tourism in NZ
100% New Zealand’s new campaign ‘What Do You Say UK?’ interviews UK travellers about their experiences and adventures in New Zealand and what it has to offer.
Watties Pizza Spaghetti 1991
Why waste time making spaghetti or pizza, when you can find it all-in-one can! Take a trip back in time and meet your old friend Ghetti the Spaghetti Yeti,…
The Hobbit: Behind the Scenes – Production Video Blog Part 10
Take a look at Peter Jackson’s tenth behind the scenes video blog during the ending of the production and the premiere of The Hobbit. This time, we see the…
Air New Zealand Staff Have Nothing to Hide
Air New Zealand finds an interesting way to show that have nothing to hide with their customers just using a lot of body paint and Gin Wigmore’s track Under…
Dame Kiri Te Kanawa: ‘Hine E Hine’ & ‘Tahi Nei Taru Kino’
Listen to Dame Kiri Te Kanawa’s beautiful voice as she performs Hine E Hine & Tahi Nei Taru Kino in London 1985. Dame Kiri Te Kanawa has had a…
A Tribute to Sir Edmund Hillary – Sand Art
Watch this video by Marcus Winter that celebrates one of New Zealand’s greatest achievements and acknowledges the man who conquered the world’s highest mountain, Sir Edmund Hillary.
Behind the scenes of WOW 2012
Air New Zealand presents a peek behind the scenes of the World of Wearable Arts in Wellington on Awards Night 2012. Designers and models talk about their experiences and…
The Hobbit: Behind the Scenes – Production Video Blog Part 9
Take a look at Peter Jackson’s eighth behind the scenes video blog during the post-production, leading to the release of The Hobbit. This time, we see the crew working…
New Zealand Same-sex Couple Ties Knot Up In the Air
Air New Zealand invited Lynley Bendall and Ally Wanikau, who have been together almost 14 years, to finally tie the knot in the skies to celebrate same-sex marriage becoming…
Trailer: Beyond The Edge
For the first time ever, Sir Edmund Hillary will be brought back to life on the big screen using both original colour footage and photographs in this breath-taking 3D…
Blazed – Drug Driving in Aotearoa
Watch this online hit anti-drug driving ad launched on Maori TV featuring three Maori children arguing which of their dads drives best while “blazed”. Directed by Taika Waititi, the…
World of Wearable Art
Enter another world with World of Wearable Art, a show where garment design and creativity meets theatrical performance in a completely magical and unexpected way.
The Hobbit: Behind the Scenes – Production Video Blog Part 8
Take a look at Peter Jackson’s eighth behind the scenes video blog during the final days of filming of The Hobbit. This time, we are at Comic-Con along with…
Mitre 10 – Classroom
Watch these cheeky Kiwi kids at school getting their names called out in a roll call – some of the names may be familiar to the average DIYer!.
Dances of Life (Maori excerpt)
Watch this excerpt from the 55 min documentary Dances of Life, shot for PBS. The documentary looks at the dances and songs that express Pacific Islanders’ origins, struggles and…
NZ Book Council – Going West
This short film from the New Zealand Book Council features an excerpt from Maurice Gee’s novel Going West. The film was awarded an international prize for paper cut animation…
The Hobbit: Behind the Scenes – Production Video Blog Part 7
Take a look at Peter Jackson’s seventh behind the scenes video blog during the filming of The Hobbit. This time, Peter Jackson takes us on a tour of Stone…
Richie McCaw on Leadership
Adidas catches up with All Blacks captain Richie McCaw to find out what he thinks makes a good leader. This is the first in a series of three interviews…
Hayley Westenra – Pokarekare Ana (English Subtitles)
Listen to Hayley Westenra’s beautiful rendition of Pokarekare Ana from the album Odyssey. Pokarekare Ana is a traditional New Zealand love song written in M?ori, and composed about the…
ASB Bank – A boy and His sheep
ASB teaches Kiwi kids a fun way to become more cash clever in this 2011 ad about a boy saving up for a Nintendo DS and the obstacles he…
Maori Tale of Creation in Sand – Tihore Mai te Rangi
Watch this beautiful video which tells the emotional story of how Tane separated his parents. He clothed his mother in greenery and his father in sky, then as Tane’s…
The Hobbit: Behind the Scenes – Production Video Blog Part 6
Take a look at Peter Jackson’s sixth behind the scenes video blog during the filming of The Hobbit. In this particular video, Peter Jackson…
Flash Mob Haka Queen Street Mall, Brisbane
Watch as 20 fearsome men break into a flash mob performing the Haka in front of an Australian audience at Brisbane’s Queen Street Mall.
