News of Global New Zealanders From Brian Sweeney, producer NZEDGE.COM | 22 March 2017 | #255 | New York Politics and Economics | Jacobin 21 March 2017 New Zealand’s Neoliberal Drift “The image of New Zealand as a kind-hearted …
For many, traveling to New Zealand is a dream trip. “The Moeraki Boulders—perfectly rounded and smooth boulders that scatter the South Island’s Koekohe Beach” are one of the island’s “unique natural wonders you don’t want to miss”, writes Lindsey Campbell …
Whanganui River “in New Zealand has become the first in the world to be granted the same legal rights as a person”, as reported on the BBC. “Long revered by New Zealand’s Maori people, the river’s interests will now be …
“New Zealand’s wine regions are at their most spectacular in autumn when the days are long and bathed in late sunshine – it’s an ideal time to savour and enjoy the country’s sauvignon blancs, alternative albarinos and Rieslings,” as reported …
Wellington has been ranked the second cleanest capital city on earth in a ranking published in The Telegraph following a report published by the World Health Organisation (WHO) that “suggested pollution now poses a greater threat to human health than HIV …
News of Global New Zealanders From Brian Sweeney, producer NZEDGE.COM | 15 March 2017 | #254 | New York Obituaries | Guardian (The) 14 March 2017 Footrot Flats Creator Murray Ball a National Hero Murray Ball, the creator of …
In the aftermath of the devastating 2011 Christchurch earthquake and Japan’s Tohoku triple disaster Tokyo-based Kiwi Jon Walsh decided he needed to build a more sustainable and resource-independent lifestyle. Today he is sharing his skills with others, as reported in …
A corner of JRR Tolkien’s Middle Earth will be recreated at Craighead Howff, near Braco in Scotland after a glamping firm was given the green light to build two underground holiday huts, writes Kirsty McIntosh for The Courier. “The brains …
“Sprawling between both coasts of the North Island, New Zealand’s largest city is known as the “city of sails” for the yachts that occupy its harbors. But Auckland could just as easily be dubbed the “city of lava” for the …
As tempting as “running off to the tropics or backpacking through the tourist destinations of Europe” are, “the hidden gem of getaways is absolutely New Zealand,” writes Shenkeri in an article on Elite Daily. She recommends “five places you have …
“New Zealand has been named the best country for supporting female entrepreneurship, according to MasterCard’s inaugural Index of Women Entrepreneurs,” writes Faaez Samadi for Campaign Asia. “While there is still work to do, it is encouraging to see New Zealand’s …
Watch this clip from Air New Zealand and hear what World Class means to Daniel Flynn, creator of social enterprise Thankyou.
“A selection of Wellington artist Ann Shelton’s “prolific practice has been brought together in her review exhibition, Dark Matter, at Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, which opened on 26 November 2016 and continues through to 17 April 2017,” as …
The spectacular Millbrook Resort in Queenstown, New Zealand, hosts the ISPS Handa New Zealand Open this week. The biggest event on the New Zealand golfing calendar, the tournament tees off from 9-12 March. Millbrook Resort’s world-class golf courses will be …
Kiwi singer Lorde has released a new single “Greenlight” – three years after her last album release. Watch the clip here.
News of Global New Zealanders From Brian Sweeney, producer NZEDGE.COM | 08 March 2017 | #253 | New York Writers | New Zealand Herald 07 March 2017 Ashleigh Young Wins Major Literary Prize It is the kind of news …
“With its resources, Oracle Team U.S.A., the defending champion, is the favorite for the 2017 America’s Cup, to be held in Bermuda in June. But Emirates Team New Zealand is, as usual, full of talent and creative thinkers, even on …
Watch the trailer for Kiwi drama One Thousand Ropes, which was directed by Tusi Tamasese and produced by Catherine Fitzgerald. The film premiered at the 2017 Berlin Film Festival.
“Roger Terry and his wife, Grace, have little interest in quilting, fishing or book clubs. Instead, they meet with other retired friends each Tuesday at a disused sports center to build coffins, a hobby that has gathered followers across New …
“The makeshift cafeteria was all but empty, and Dan Bernasconi, the design coordinator for Emirates Team New Zealand, was speaking quietly about being on the wrong end of one of the greatest comebacks in sports history,” writes Christopher Clarey in …
“New Zealand is home to some of the world’s most beautiful landscapes: rugged mountain ranges, lush rainforests, and tranquil coastlines. New Zealand’s unique terroir also yields crisp, vibrant, lively wines reflecting the very essence of this island country,” begins an …
“New Zealand is an incredible country. One of the most photogenic places I’ve ever been. An extensive collection of excellent hostels means travelling there doesn’t have to be expensive,” writes Geoffrey Morrison in an article for Forbes. To determine which …
New Zealand is ranked number one for ‘sociability and being beautiful’ in an index published by The Telegraph, which examines what different countries around the world are number one in. “The Legatum Prosperity Index, which, as part of its annual …
New Zealand’s soap opera Shortland Street has gotten exposure on America’s Jimmy Kimmel Live show as Jimmy Kimmel, Guillermo Rodriguez and Alec Baldwin re-enacted its recent penis-cliffhanger scene on the show. “Soap operas are kind of a dying breed here …
“Former Silver Fern netballer Tania Dalton has died peacefully in Auckland, nearly a week after suffering a brain aneurysm,” as reported in The Guardian. Dalton suffered the internal aneurysm during a social game of touch rugby in Takapuna last Thursday …
Watch CNN’s trailer for Auckland in 24 Hours, a program in which “The City of Sails reveals the most decadent, the most stunning, and the most exhilarating experiences”.
News of Global New Zealanders From Brian Sweeney, producer NZEDGE.COM | 1 March 2017 | #252 | New York Film & TV | Oscars 28 February 2017 John Gilbert and Dan Lemmon Win at Oscars Two New Zealanders have …
After the presidential election, visits from U.S. citizens to the Immigration New Zealand website and New Zealand Now, a website about living, working, studying and investing in the country, soared,” writes Laura Begley Bloom in an article for Forbes. “While …
“The New Zealand track cycling team won four medals on the final night of riding at the latest World Cup in Los Angeles to be crowned the overall round winner,” as reported by Radio New Zealand. “Last night’s four medals …
Two New Zealanders have won at the 89th Academy Awards: John Gilbert won Best Editing for his work on the WWII drama Hacksaw Ridge and Dan Lemmon won the Oscar for Best Visual Effects for The Jungle Book alongside animators …
Listen to Stan Walker’s new single Messages and watch his music video here. The clip was filmed in the Pacific Islands and was directed by Kiwi Shae Sterling.
Scientist recently discovered that “earth has a brand-new continent called Zealandia,” writes Dave Mosher in an article for Business Insider Australia. “What’s less widely known about the discovery, however, is how it came about.” “Zealandia, which spans roughly 4.9 million …
Watch the highlights of Helen Clark’s main address during the World Government Summit 2017 in this short clip provided by the World Government Summit.
“Hunt for the Wilderpeople director Taika Waititi has been named as the 2017 New Zealander of the Year,” as reported on TV3.ie. “I just found out the news. Wow, amazing. Thank you so much. I couldn’t be more proud. It’s …
News of Global New Zealanders From Brian Sweeney, producer NZEDGE.COM | 22 February 2017 | #251 | New York News | Business Insider 17 February 2017 Earth Has Brand-New Continent Called Zealandia “A new study of Earth’s crust, has …
Watch the first trailer for the documentary about motor racing icon McLaren. It is directed by Roger Donaldson (Thirteen Days, The World’s Fastest Indian) and will come to cinemas in 2017.
Watch the new trailer for Ghost in the Shell starring Scarlett Johansson, Michael Pitt and Michael Wincott. Part of the movie was filmed in Wellington.
“Located on the northern end of New Zealand’s South Island, Abel Tasman National Park is a favorite for locals and visitors alike.” In an article in Travel + Leisure, G. S. McClure provides some helpful tips for visiting the park, …
“A new study of Earth’s crust, has found that there’s a seventh geologic continent called ‘Zealandia,’ and it has been hiding under our figurative noses for millennia.” New Zealand and New Caledonia are part of the new continent, which is …
New Zealand’s Rocket Lab is preparing for its first launch. Watch this clip to see the moment their Electron rocket arrives at the launch complex. To read more about the launch click here.
Small satellite launch company Rocket Lab has announced that the first of its Electron rockets has arrived at its launch complex in New Zealand. “Its arrival commences a series of test items that need to be crossed off before the …
News of Global New Zealanders From Brian Sweeney, producer NZEDGE.COM | 16 February 2017 | #250 | New York Film & TV | IndieWIRE 14 February 2017 Frankie Adams the Unfindable Expanse Actress The men behind adapting the popular …
Wellington is welcoming tech talent from around the globe with a bold new recruitment initiative, LookSee Wellington, which launches this week and is aiming to address the city’s IT skills shortage. The initiative will see 100 IT professionals selected to …
“The Chiefs have overcome the emotional loss of former star Sione Lauaki and an injury-ravaged final to take out the inaugural Brisbane Tens with a 12-5 victory over the Crusaders at Suncorp Stadium,” writes Phil Lutton in an article for …
Erin Florio, a “homesick Kiwi”, explains why everyone should be sipping their way through Martinborough in an article for Condé Nast Traveler. She remembers family trips to the South Wairarapa District in the lower North Island that always included stops …
Mark Simmons – “a Kiwi chef residing in New York City has found the perfect way to throw some subtle shade at U.S. President Donald Trump’s controversial immigration policies,” writes Lucy Quaggin for The Australian Huffington Post. Simmons, who heads …
Watch the best moments of the 2017 Brisbane Tens in this clip published by BsporTV. The Chiefs won the tournament following their win against the Crusaders in the final.
News of Global New Zealanders From Brian Sweeney, producer NZEDGE.COM | 08 February 2017 | #249 | New York Community/General | Outside Magazine 07 February 2017 Everything Wrong with the NZ Doomsday Survival Plan “You know things are getting risky …
Wildwire Wanaka offer scenic climbing tours for all those who love waterfalls and beautiful places. Get a glimpse of what a tour looks like here.
“You know things are getting risky when billionaires start making plans to flee to New Zealand on the off chance civilization might collapse,” writes Outside magazine contributing editor Wes Siler. “The thing is, despite their virtually unlimited budgets, none of …
“Lush landscapes, star-filled skies and the breathtaking beauty of some of the world’s most untouched natural wonders and pristine beaches all make New Zealand the perfect place to propose to the love of your life,” as reported in an article …
“It came as a large surprise to many when Marvel announced that it would be handing Thor: Ragnarok’s directorial reigns over to New Zealand film director, actor and comedian Taika Waititi,” writes Tiny Diapana for Epicstream. The New Zealander is …
Karen Walker is stepping into the spotlight in her latest campaign for Karen Walker eyewear, reports Georgina Safe in The Australian Financial Review. For her new Transformers eyewear campaign she “takes on various personas in a riff on the multiplicity …
“The past few years have seen a rise in astro-tourism with travellers seeking out destinations with the clearest, darkest skies to marvel at galaxies and constellations,” as reported in an article in India Today. Lake Tekapo is one of five …
Sarah Robb O’Hagan, the former president of Equinox Holdings has been “named chief executive of Flywheel Sports, the indoor cycling startup that launched in 2010 and has since grown to 41 studios,” reports Christopher Zara for Fast Company. “The move …
Watch this clip to hear from All Blacks Sevens coaches and players after the team finished sixth overall at the 2017 Wellington Sevens.
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