News of Global New Zealanders From Brian Sweeney, producer NZEDGE.COM | 25 October 2017 | #287 | New York Politics and Economics | New York Times (The) 20 October 2017 Jacinda Ardern, 37, Will Be NZ’s Youngest Prime Minister “A …
Watch this clip to hear Thor: Ragnarok director Taika Waititi talk about making his first action superhero movie. He also reveals which member of the cast surprised him the most.
“New Zealand is sort of out there on its own, mysterious and captivating. We’re talking about two islands, inextricably linked, yet with quirky underdog identities all their own,” writes Michael Austin in an article for The Chicago Tribune. It’s a …
“As we embrace technological innovation, we must also grapple with its implications,” warns New Zealand futurist Roger Dennis in a blog post in the Scientific American. “The introduction of new software features didn’t really impact the real world” ten years …
Auckland Library “has finally solved the mystery of why some books were going missing from its shelves,” writes Mark Molloy in an article for The Telegraph. When staff first discovered that books had been hidden in random places in the …
“A minor party holding the balance of power in New Zealand threw its support behind 37-year-old Jacinda Ardern’s bid to become prime minister on Thursday, ending the center-right National Party’s nine-year grip on power,” writes Charlotte Graham in an article …
Watch ‘Union: The Universal Language of Rugby’ here – a short film about the power of rugby to bring people together. The film follows rugby player Jared James, who lives in Japan and is the only foreigner in the all Japanese rugby team, Shizuoka …
Watch Kimbra’s latest music video for her latest single ‘Everybody Knows’. It’s the first single the New Zealand singer has shared of her album Primal Heart, scheduled to be released in 2018.
Air New Zealand has been working on developing a ‘digital human’ to assist with answering questions about the airline and NZ tourism. Get a glimpse of their new digital brand ambassador Sophie in this clip.
News of Global New Zealanders From Brian Sweeney, producer NZEDGE.COM | 18 October 2017 | #286 | New York Politics and Economics | Financial Times 17 October 2017 Lessons from New Zealand on Fiscal Discipline “New Zealand and the UK …
“With greater ingenuity, a faster platform, and the determination to bring the America’s Cup back to Auckland, Emirates Team New Zealand stole the show in Bermuda,” writes Dave Reed in an article for Sailing World. After arriving into Bermuda “casually …
Ocean and marine lover Nathan Pettigrew recently encountered a pod of Bottlenose Dolphins when kayaking in Tauranga. Pettigrew runs the Youtube Channel The Kayaking World of Nathan Pettigrew. Watch the clip here.
News of Global New Zealanders From Brian Sweeney, producer NZEDGE.COM | 11 October 2017 | #285 | New York Politics and Economics | Nikkei Asian Review 10 October 2017 New Zealand’s Tech Industry Boots Up Majestic scenery, adventure tourism and …
Watch the highlights of the weekend’s All Blacks – Springboks Test match at Newlands Park, Capetown. The All Blacks won the game 25-24.
The New Zealand “All Blacks completed a clean sweep of the Rugby Championship while the Springboks restored pride in their jersey in one of the great Test matches in front of 50,000 fans at Newlands,” writes Sam Worthington in an …
Watch this short clip to experience what it could be like to cycle the Alps 2 Ocean Trail in New Zealand. The 306 km trail starts at Aoraki (Mount Cook) and ends at Oamaru.
Watch this clip to see the highlights of this year’s World of Wearable Art. WOWA is a leading international design competition in Wellington, New Zealand that attracts hundreds of entries from all over the world.
News of Global New Zealanders From Brian Sweeney, producer NZEDGE.COM | 04 October 2017 | #284 | New York Watersports | New Zealand Herald 02 October 2017 NZ Capture 7 Medals at World Rowing Championships New Zealand have captured seven …
New Zealand’s Topp Twins are bringing their show Heading for the Hills to the Gisborne War Memorial Theatre on October 13. “They love New Zealand’s provincial towns so the yodelling cowgirls will be right at home when they come riding …
New Zealand have captured seven medals – three gold, two silvers and two bronze – at the World Rowing Championships in Florida. Newshub and the New Zealand Herald report. “Kerri Gowler and Grace Prendergast won New Zealand’s first gold of …
“Spring has sprung in New Zealand. Still a bit too chilly for full-blown summer camping, now’s the season to test the waters with a bit of glass-box glamping,” writes Jacqui Gibson in an article for FWT Magazine. In the article …
“When I first see the kiwi chick, I briefly wonder if I’m actually looking at a real animal. It’s a grapefruit-sized sphere of fluff with an adorably short version of an adult’s long beak,” and when it sits still it …
Former All Black Charles Piutau speaks to The Guardian’s Donald McRae about abandoning his Test career with the All Blacks to play for Ulster and, from next season, Bristol. When he joins Bristol he will become the world’s most highly …
Lorde has won the APRA Silver Scroll Award 2017 for her song Green Light. Watch this video by RNZ to see Tami Neilson present the Award to the singer. Lorde also won the award in 2013 for Royals.
Faces from the Front: Harold Gillies, The Queen’s Hospital, Sidcup and the Origins of Modern Plastic Surgery by Andrew Bamji “highlights the work of young surgeon Harold Gillies, who repaired the faces of those who were injured and shipped back …
“A fascinating glimpse into New Zealand’s contemporary Maori community, Waru brings a sense of dramatic, urgent realism to a story that plays out like a suspenseful mystery,” writes Deborah Young in an article for The Hollywood Reporter. “Eight women directors …
Watch the trailer for Waru – an NZ film, in which eight different female directors share their insights into the complexity of child abuse. At the centre of their stories is Waru, a boy killed at the hands of a caregiver.
News of Global New Zealanders From Brian Sweeney, producer NZEDGE.COM | 27 September 2017 | #283 | New York Politics and Economics | Forbes 25 September 2017 The New Politics Of New Zealand “New Zealand politics seldom grabs international attention. …
My friend and leader Reitu Noble Harris, pensioner, was downed by winter pneumonia. Marshalled by Hine Nui Te Po he passed into the long night late on Sunday 9 July 2017. I was suffering from the same lurgy. Maybe six …
New Zealand has been identified as the top country when it comes to preparing students for the future in a “major study that assesses the “effectiveness” of education systems,” writes Ellie Bothwell in an article for Times Higher Education. “The …
What comes to your mind when you think of New Zealand? Experts from Austravel UK describe New Zealand in 40ish words. Watch the clip here.
“New Zealand politics seldom grabs international attention. That changed six weeks ago when Jacinda Ardern, the 37-year-old female deputy leader of the opposition Labour Party, was gifted the party leadership and a mission to lift its vote share,” writes Dr. …
Most travellers coming to New Zealand arrive in Auckland – New Zealand’s largest city with a population of 1.5 million. Auckland lies between two oceans – the Pacific Ocean and the Tasman Sea – and sits on top of a …
Listen to Jordan Rakei’s Goodbyes, which is one of the tracks on his new album Wallflower (released today). Jordan Rakei was recently listed as one Paste Magazine’s top artists in September.
Watch this ODE interview with New Zealand actor KJ Apa, who plays Archie Andrews in Riverdale. KJ Apa was born in Auckland and is known for starring as Kane Jenkins in the New Zealand prime-time soap opera Shortland Street.
Nicole Kidman has thanked Wellington acting coach Miranda Harcourt in her heartfelt acceptance speech after winning an Emmy for her role on the TV series Big Little Lies, as reported on Stuff. “Miranda, Katie, Michelle, Lesley, Angie, all of you, …
News of Global New Zealanders From Brian Sweeney, producer NZEDGE.COM | 20 September 2017 | #282 | New York Opera | BBC 19 September 2017 Kiri Te Kanawa Sings Her Last Public Note Dame Kiri Te Kanawa, one of opera’s …
Watch one man’s 13-day bike journey 2,336 km along the entire length of New Zealand in the middle of winter. The short film was published by Bike Chaser.
Colenso BBDO have won Gold in Adweek’s Project Isaac Awards for their Beer Bottle Sand campaign for DB Export. The award was won in the Event/Experience Invention category. “With sand used in everything from construction to pharmaceuticals, beaches are being …
Listen to this interview to hear Maggie Hewitt and Jo Knight speak about the launch of their label Maggie Marilyn. Maggie Marilyn is a New Zealand based fashion brand that launched in September 2016.
“The upcoming Showtime comedy series SMILF has cast New Zealand-born actress Kimberley Crossman in a recurring role,” reports Joe Otterson for Variety. Crossman will play Kit-Cat, the roommate of Samara Weaving’s character Nelson. SMILF follows a single, 20-something from South …
The New Zealand All Blacks have won their first test against Argentina this year 39-22. Watch the highlights of the game here.
News of Global New Zealanders From Brian Sweeney, producer NZEDGE.COM | 13 September 2017 | #281 | New York Politics and Economics | New York Times (The) 12 September 2017 New Zealand’s Election No Longer Predictable No one had expected …
Earlier this year actress Bryce Dallas Howard teamed up with Tourism NZ and National Geographic and made a series of videos showcasing New Zealand. Watch this clip to see the Top 10 Adventures in NZ.
New Zealand designer Lilja Viggosdottir “has created a collection of chic and ‘sustainable’ handbags that use an unusual material to help create their unique look,” writes Katherine Davison in an article for The Daily Mail. “Her brand, Nordik, uses salmon …
Kiwi actress “Stefania LaVie Owen has joined Christian Bale, Steve Carell, Amy Adams, and Bill Pullman in Annapura’s Dick Cheney biopic, titled Backseat, written and directed by Adam McKay,” as reported on Deadline Hollywood. The biopic “chronicles Cheney’s rise to …
In 1999 Helen Clark became NZ’s first elected female Prime Minister, in 2016 she attempted to become the United Nations’ first ever female Secretary-General. Watch the trailer to the documentary about her bid for the top job here. It was made …
New Zealand has been voted the third most beautiful country in the world in a Rough Guides ranking. Scotland was voted the most stunning place in the world, followed by Canada. The Sun reports. “Rough Guides, which produces travel guides, …
“As an entertainment reporter for more than 30 years, you’d have a lot to talk about,” writes Benjamin Potter in an article in the Daily Mail. He’s referring to Richard ‘Dickie’ Wilkins, who most people know as Today show reporter. …
For All Black Ofa Tu’ungafasi family is everything. Watch this clip to find out more about the All Blacks prop’s family life.
New Zealand “is small in size and population, but vast in talent and its position on the global scale,” writes Rajeev Gupta in an article published on LinkedIn. Gupta was one of several Australian investors, who were hosted by Amazon …
News of Global New Zealanders From Brian Sweeney, producer NZEDGE.COM | 06 September 2017 | #280 | New York Visual Arts | Smithsonian 05 September 2017 Internet Ads Taking Over NZ’s Real Life Wild Spots A New Zealand public art …
“Professor Bruce Houghton – described by one colleague as “a giant of volcanology” – has received the International Association of Volcanology and Chemistry of the Earth’s Interior’s Thorarinsson Medal”, which is ‘volcanology’s highest honour,’ writes Jamie Morton in an article …
Kiwi singer Lorde danced to a remix of her song ‘Homemade Dynamite’ at this year’s VMAs as she was ill with the flu and unable to sing. She got mixed reviews for her performance.
Watch this clip to see New Zealand’s Black Ferns perform the haka after winning the Women’s Rugby World Cup.
Waikato University Hillary Scholar Morgan Haakma has won her first world title at the 2017 Nautique WWA Wakeboard World Championships. Competing in the Amateur Women’s division, Haakma won “with a stand-up run filled with multiple 180 and grab combinations, punctuated with …
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