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EDGE #324: Double World Champions: Men’s 7s Match Women’s Achievement, Tane Mahuta, Marlon Williams, Lorde, + Falconer Crawford Post-Brexit Architect + +

EDGE #324: Double World Champions: Men’s 7s Match Women’s Achievement, Tane Mahuta, Marlon Williams, Lorde, + Falconer Crawford Post-Brexit Architect + +

News of Global New Zealanders From Brian Sweeney, publisher, NZEDGE.COM | 25 July 2018 | #324 | New York Researched, edited and produced by Jane Nye (Berlin), Carla Hofler, Henrike Forschler (Auckland). See all stories and a 14,000 story archive …

Julian Dennison Interview Deadpool 2

Julian Dennison Interview Deadpool 2

Watch this Entertainment Tonight interview with Zazie Beetz and New Zealand actor Julian Dennison to find out more about the young actors’ Deadpool 2 filming experience. Dennison is known for his role in Hunt for the Wilderpeople.

Double World Champions: Men Match Women’s Achievement

Double World Champions: Men Match Women’s Achievement

For only the second time in world rugby sevens history, the New Zealand men’s and women’s teams have won their respective World Cups, with the men sealing the rare accomplishment with a 33-12 win over England in San Francisco today.

Save Ugly – Wilderness Society

Save Ugly – Wilderness Society

Watch the Wilderness Society’s latest campaign “Save Ugly”, which raises awareness of all the ‘ugly’ creatures that help make life possible. Hollywood actresses Rosario Dawson and Cate Blanchett feature in a three-minute musical comedy film to mark the launch. The film …

Waiheke One of the Best Islands

Waiheke One of the Best Islands

Waiheke Island has been ranked the fifth best island in the world in this year’s World’s Best Awards survey, which asks Travel + Leisure readers to  “weigh in on travel experiences around the globe.” Rebecca Ascher-Walsh reports for Travel+Leisure. “Readers …

Hollyford Track in NZ One of Best Walking Holidays

Hollyford Track in NZ One of Best Walking Holidays

New Zealand’s Hollyford Track has been featured as one of the best guided walking holidays in the world in an article in the Evening Standard. “The Hollyford Track is a spectacular way to see one of the least-discovered parts of …

Discover Minaret Station

Discover Minaret Station

Watch the second installment in Tourism NZ’s series about New Zealand’s luxury lodge owners and their extraordinary properties. Minaret Station, featured in this clip, is a luxury alpine lodge in Wanaka, New Zealand.

ANZ Introduces Digital Human Assistant

ANZ Introduces Digital Human Assistant

“If you are an ANZ Bank customer, chances are that your queries will be answered by ‘Jamie,’ the latest ‘Customer Services Officer’” and the bank’s new Digital Assistant, writes Venkat Raman in an article on Indian Newslink. Jamie “has been …

Yellow Is Forbidden Trailer

Yellow Is Forbidden Trailer

In Yellow is Forbidden, Pietra Brettkelly takes us into the opulent world of show-stopping Chinese designer Guo Pei as she prepares to make her Paris debut” Watch the trailer here. Yellow is Forbidden premiered at Tribeca Film Festival, New York earlier this year.

EDGE #323: NZ A Haven of Liberal Politics, Inspirational Arts Producer Sue Paterson, NZ Rules “High Seas of Rugby”, Les Mills Turns 50 + Taika Waititi’s Jojo Rabbit + +

EDGE #323: NZ A Haven of Liberal Politics, Inspirational Arts Producer Sue Paterson, NZ Rules “High Seas of Rugby”, Les Mills Turns 50 + Taika Waititi’s Jojo Rabbit + +

News of Global New Zealanders From Brian Sweeney, publisher, NZEDGE.COM | 18 July 2018 | #323 | New York Researched, edited and produced by Jane Nye (Berlin), Carla Hofler, Henrike Forschler (Auckland). See all stories and a 14,000 story archive …

NZ Story – Rocket Lab – From Idea to Orbit

NZ Story – Rocket Lab – From Idea to Orbit

Watch this clip by New Zealand Story Group to find how Rocket Lab outsmarted their competition. Rocket Lab designed a lightweight rocket system that was capable of launching 150 kg satellites 500 km above the earth’s surface. #AnotherAmazingNZStory

First 3D Colour X-Ray Of A Human Using CERN Technology

First 3D Colour X-Ray Of A Human Using CERN Technology

“A New-Zealand company has scanned a human body using a colour medical scanner based on Medipix3 technology developed at CERN. Father and son scientists Professors Phil and Anthony Butler from Canterbury and Otago Universities spent a decade building and refining …

Ruban Nielson Talks Music & NZ Artists

Ruban Nielson Talks Music & NZ Artists

Unknown Mortal Orchestra’s “lead singer/songwriter/guitarist Ruban Nielson takes influence from a diverse group of artists ranging from Stevie Wonder to punk act the Buzzcocks to musical iconoclast Frank Zappa,” writes Carlos De Loera in an article for the Houston Chronicle …

Sue Paterson, Inspirational Arts Producer

Sue Paterson, Inspirational Arts Producer

Sue Paterson, the most impactful New Zealand arts producer of this generation, has died in Wellington aged 65 from cancer. Beloved by everyone she worked with, managed and mentored, Sue Paterson was formative in the embrace New Zealanders gave to …

Mitch James – 21

Mitch James – 21

Last month New Zealand musician Mitch James debuted his single 21 from his first major-label album. Listen to it here. Before he got signed James spent two years busking and playing open mic nights around Europe.

Air New Zealand Partners With Jetblue

Air New Zealand Partners With Jetblue

“Air New Zealand and JetBlue venture capital subsidiary JetBlue Technology Ventures have joined forces to help foster emerging technologies in the travel industry.” The two companies “are launching the International Innovation Partnership to seek out companies with innovative travel technologies, …

Why New Zealand “Still Rules the High Seas of Rugby”

Why New Zealand “Still Rules the High Seas of Rugby”

“The flag which flutters highest on the masthead of world rugby is still all black in colour. It does not have a skull-and-crossbones on it, but when it hoves into view everyone knows its meaning. For an opponent, this particular …

Anna Paquin: “You Don’t Do It for Fame, Finance or Glory”

Anna Paquin: “You Don’t Do It for Fame, Finance or Glory”

“Sitting down with Variety’s chief film critic Peter Debruge, Paquin discussed the release of her newest independent movie at the Karlovy Vary Film Festival in the Czech Republic.” Tara Bitran reports for Variety. “The drama was written by and also …

Two NZ Comedians Part of Netflix Global Comedy Event Series

Two NZ Comedians Part of Netflix Global Comedy Event Series

Netflix “is launching an international stand-up comedy event series that will feature 47 comedians from 13 regions”. New Zealand comedians Urzila Carlson and Cal Wilson are part of the line-up. Anita Bennett reports for Fortune. “The yet-to-be-titled series will include …

Taika Waititi Reveals Details of ‘Jojo Rabbit’

Taika Waititi Reveals Details of ‘Jojo Rabbit’

New Zealand “director Taika Waititi has revealed more details of his upcoming projects Jojo Rabbit and Bubbles.” Orlando Parfitt reports for Screen Daily. “Waititi told Screen at the Karlovy Vary Film Festival that the Fox Searchlight WW2 comedy Jojo Rabbit, …

World’s Largest Group Fitness Provider Turns 50

World’s Largest Group Fitness Provider Turns 50

“Marking half a century in the fitness industry this year, the family behind Les Mills, the world’s largest group fitness provider, have shared their remarkable story of struggle, success and striving for a fitter planet.” Australasian Leisure Management reports. “At …

Leave No Trace Trailer

Leave No Trace Trailer

Kiwi Thomasin McKenzie stars in Leave No Trace as Tom, who lives off-the-grid with her father Will. The film was directed by Debra Granik and has received a lot of praise around the world.

NZ Passport Ranked 7th Most Powerful

NZ Passport Ranked 7th Most Powerful

New Zealand has been placed on rank #7 – tied with the Czech Republic and Malta – in this year’s Henley Passport Index, which ranks “all the world’s passports according to the number of destinations their holders can access without …

Rocket Lab to Open Second Launch Pad

Rocket Lab to Open Second Launch Pad

Silicon Valley-funded space launch company Rocket Lab is planning “to open a second launch site in the United States to complement its remote New Zealand pad.”  Charlotte Greenfield reports for Reuters. “Rocket Lab said it was considering four sites on …

EDGE #322: “Visionary Agent” Harry M Miller, Wayne Pivac to Succeed Warren Gatland, NZ Inside Stories + Yellow Is Forbidden + +

EDGE #322: “Visionary Agent” Harry M Miller, Wayne Pivac to Succeed Warren Gatland, NZ Inside Stories + Yellow Is Forbidden + +

News of Global New Zealanders From Brian Sweeney, publisher, NZEDGE.COM | 11 July 2018 | #322 | New York Researched, edited and produced by Jane Nye (Berlin), Carla Hofler, Henrike Forschler (Auckland). See all stories and a 14,000 story archive …

Discover Mudbrick Vineyard

Discover Mudbrick Vineyard

Meet Nick Jones from Mudbrick Vineyard and find out more about Waiheke – New Zealand’s “Island of Wine” in this short video from Tourism NZ. The clip is part of a series in which NZ’s luxury accommodation owners invite you to …

Wayne Pivac to Succeed Warren Gatland as Wales Coach

Wayne Pivac to Succeed Warren Gatland as Wales Coach

“Scarlets head coach Wayne Pivac will succeed Warren Gatland as Wales coach on a four-year deal.” BBC reports. “Gatland is stepping down after the 2019 World Cup in Japan and will be replaced by his fellow New Zealander.” “We have …

Wellington Paranormal Trailer

Wellington Paranormal Trailer

Wellington Paranormal is the first of a handful of continuations of Taika Waititi and Jemaine Clement’s What We Do in the Shadows and debuts on TVNZ 2 on July 11. Watch the trailer here.  

NZ Most Perilous Place for Seabirds

NZ Most Perilous Place for Seabirds

“Seabirds are more at risk of dying due to plastic in New Zealand than anywhere else in the world, new research presented to parliament has shown.” Eleanor Ainge Roy reports for The Guardian. “New Zealand is considered “the seabird capital …

Kayaker Paddles from Australia to New Zealand

Kayaker Paddles from Australia to New Zealand

“Scott Donaldson has arrived in New Plymouth after spending two months at sea, covering 2000km,” as reported in The Guardian. “The 48-year-old has become the first person to kayak the more than 2000km from Australia to New Zealand alone.” “Over …

Yellow Is Forbidden Auckland Premiere

Yellow Is Forbidden Auckland Premiere

After premiering to fantastic reviews at Tribeca Film Festival, New York, Pietra Brettkelly’s Yellow Is Forbidden will be shown in Auckland at the upcoming New Zealand International Film Festival. “Kiwi director Pietra Brettkelly takes us into the opulent world of …

Where to See Aurora Australis in NZ

Where to See Aurora Australis in NZ

Away from the main cities, New Zealand’s “velvety black skies are a milky swirl of celestial galaxies story,” writes Kate Springer in an article for CNN. “And then there’s the ethereal glow of the Aurora Australis, the southern hemisphere’s equivalent …

“Visionary Agent” & “Theatrical Producer” Harry M Miller

“Visionary Agent” & “Theatrical Producer” Harry M Miller

“One of Australia’s most well-known music and entertainment promoters, Harry M Miller, has died, aged 84,” writes Sam Buckingham-Jones in an article for The Australian. “By his side were his long-term partner Simmone Logue, daughters Justine, Brook and Lauren and …

New Zealand’s Inside Stories Food & Beverage Film

New Zealand’s Inside Stories Food & Beverage Film

NZ Story Group have created a selection of NZ stories, which underpin the values of Kaitiaki, Ingenuity, and Integrity. The Food & Beverage Film showcases the unique attributes that sets New Zealand’s food apart and features interviews with chefs, food and wine …

New Zealand’s Inside Stories

New Zealand’s Inside Stories

New Zealand Story Group have created a selection of New Zealand stories, which underpin the values of Kaitiaki, Ingenuity, and Integrity, to share with the world.” “New Zealand already has a well-deserved reputation for outstanding natural beauty but that’s only …

EDGE #321: Happy 4th of July; New Zealand World’s Second Safest Country, Social Enterprise Empowering Women Refugees + Taika Waititi’s Wellington Paranormal + +

EDGE #321: Happy 4th of July; New Zealand World’s Second Safest Country, Social Enterprise Empowering Women Refugees + Taika Waititi’s Wellington Paranormal + +

News of Global New Zealanders From Brian Sweeney, publisher, NZEDGE.COM | 04 July 2018 | #321 | New York Researched, edited and produced by Jane Nye (Berlin), Carla Hofler, Henrike Forschler (Auckland). See all stories and a 14,000 story archive …

New Zealand’s Inside Stories Ingenuity Film

New Zealand’s Inside Stories Ingenuity Film

NZ Story Group have created a selection of NZ stories, which underpin the values of Kaitiaki, Ingenuity, and Integrity. The Ingenuity Film showcases the “unique way New Zealanders think and problem solve. #AnotherAmazingNZStory

New Zealand’s Inside Stories Global Film

New Zealand’s Inside Stories Global Film

NZ Story Group have created a selection of NZ stories, which underpin the values of Kaitiaki, Ingenuity, and Integrity. The Global Film celebrates New Zealand’s unique contribution to the world and highlights our talented people and unique way of thinking. #AnotherAmazingNZStory

100% Pure New Zealand: A Welcoming Journey

100% Pure New Zealand: A Welcoming Journey

New Zealanders are known for welcoming tourists and locals alike into their beautiful country. Watch Tourism NZ’s latest ad “A Welcoming Journey” here to see and hear more about the people and the land that will “welcome you in”.

Taika Waititi & Jemaine Clement’s Latest: Wellington Paranormal

Taika Waititi & Jemaine Clement’s Latest: Wellington Paranormal

“Police officers try to solve New Zealand’s most absurd paranormal and supernatural cases in Waititi and Clement’s new comedy series  Wellington Paranormal,” which is the first of a handful of continuations of Taika Waititi and Jemaine Clement’s 2014 horror mockumentary …

Matt Arbuckle to Exhibit at Melbourne Art Fair

Matt Arbuckle to Exhibit at Melbourne Art Fair

Auckland artist Matt Arbuckle is one of six artists featured in Grazia Australia as “most exciting emerging artists exhibiting as part of the Melbourne Art Fair.” Nicholas Carolan reports. The Melbourne Art Fair, which runs from August 2 until August …

Maori Hāngi in Rotorua One of World’s Top Experiences

Maori Hāngi in Rotorua One of World’s Top Experiences

A Maori Hāngi in Rotorua has been recognized as one of the world’s best experiences in TripAdvisor’s Travelers’ Choice Awards for Experiences. Travel Daily News reports. “Experiences are often the highlight of a trip, and a great way to immerse …

Slow Down With Low-Key Drama ‘Leave No Trace’

Slow Down With Low-Key Drama ‘Leave No Trace’

“Purposefully slow cinema can be a welcome respite from the craziness in both our world and multiplexes,” writes Linsey Bahr in an article for The Daily Democrat. “That is exactly what you’ll get with filmmaker Debra Granik’s Leave No Trace, …

NZ Wine Wows With Surprises

NZ Wine Wows With Surprises

“’The speed of change in New Zealand wine leaves me breathless,’ writes Elin McCoy after visiting the country for tastings earlier this year.” McCoy reports for Decanter. New Zealand always seems to deliver surprises “starting with the country itself a …

NZ Police Campaign Recognised at Cannes

NZ Police Campaign Recognised at Cannes

The New Zealand Police’s campaign World’s Most Successful Recruitment Video won one Silver and one Bronze Lion at this year’s Cannes Lions. Sam Burne James reports for PR Week. With World’s Most Successful Recruitment Video “the New Zealand police wanted …

Social Enterprise Empowering Women Refugees

Social Enterprise Empowering Women Refugees

“Government discussion surrounding refugees oftentimes revolves around costs and quotas” and “the human element can get lost in the conversation,” writes Rina Diane Caballar in an article for PRI. Pomegranate Kitchen in Wellington employs women refugees and is making sure …

New Zealand World’s Second Safest Country

New Zealand World’s Second Safest Country

New Zealand has been ranked as the second safest country in the world in this year’s edition of the Global Peace Index. Iceland was ranked the world’s safest place for the 11th consecutive year. Will Martin reports for The Independent. …

2018 Steinlager Series Top Tries

2018 Steinlager Series Top Tries

The 2018 Steinlager test series has come to an end with the New Zealand All Blacks winning all three matches against France (52-11/26-13/49-14). Watch this clip to see the top five tries of the season.

Kimbra & DAWN’s ‘Version of Me’ A Vision of Solidarity

Kimbra & DAWN’s ‘Version of Me’ A Vision of Solidarity

“When New Zealand singer-songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist Kimbra dropped her third album, Primal Heart this past spring, it proved to be a cohesive marriage of her best ideas to-date,” writes Michael Love Michael in an article for PAPER Magazine. Version …

Christopher Luxon on Carbon Offsetting

Christopher Luxon on Carbon Offsetting

Have you ever heard of carbon offsetting? Watch this one minute clip published by the Ministry for the Environment to find out more about Air New Zealand’s commitment to offset carbon.

EDGE #320: NZ Tackles Surge in Homelessness, Jacinda & Baby, Roadside Gyms for Kea + Leave No Trace Star Thomasin McKenzie + +

EDGE #320: NZ Tackles Surge in Homelessness, Jacinda & Baby, Roadside Gyms for Kea + Leave No Trace Star Thomasin McKenzie + +

News of Global New Zealanders From Brian Sweeney, publisher, NZEDGE.COM | 27 June 2018 | #320 | New York Researched, edited and produced by Jane Nye (Berlin), Carla Hofler, Henrike Forschler (Auckland). See all stories and a 14,000 story archive …

New Zealand Fifth Most Reputable Country

New Zealand Fifth Most Reputable Country

New Zealand has been named the fifth most reputable country in an annual ranking by Reputation Institute. Sweden, “known for its generous social benefits and commitment to gender equality, is considered the most reputable country in the world.” USA Today …

Mortal Engines – Full Trailer

Mortal Engines – Full Trailer

Peter Jackson’s Mortal Engines is based on the dystopic novels of Peter Reeve and plays in the future where major cities are mechanized vehicles that prey on smaller towns. Watch the first full trailer here.

NZ Museum Exhibition Includes Unusual Feature

NZ Museum Exhibition Includes Unusual Feature

New Plymouth’s Puke Ariki museum is “aiming to offer visitors a realistic glimpse of the perils the first European settlers had to endure on their voyage to the Pacific country includes an unusual feature: the smell of vomit,” as reported …

Roadside Gyms Keep Kea Busy

Roadside Gyms Keep Kea Busy

To try to keep New Zealand’s Mountain Parrots “out of harm’s way, conservationists have developed roadside kea gyms which is equipped with ladders, spinning flotation devices, swings and climbing frames,” as reported in an article for The Financial Express. New …

Tiny Houses A Big Trend In New Zealand

Tiny Houses A Big Trend In New Zealand

Tiny houses or “just building what you need” has become a big trend in New Zealand and Australia. Lloyd Alter spoke to Kulja Coulston, editor of Sanctuary Magazine which profiled several tiny houses recently. He reports for Treehugger. “What’s interesting …