EDGE #249: Everything Wrong with NZ Doomsday Plan, Parris Goebel a Feminist Hip Hop Force, NZ’s Most Romantic Spots + AI scientist Shane Legg ++ more

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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 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… Fashion | Forbes 08 February 2017 Rising Fashion Star Claudia Li on Forbes Top 30 New Zealand fashion designer Claudia Li, 28, is included on the Forbes annual “30 Under 30” list in the Arts & Style section.”Li debuted her… Film & TV | Guardian (The) 07 February 2017 Sundance Grand Jury Winner Stars Melanie Lynskey The presciently titled I Don’t Feel at Home in This World Anymore, starring New Plymouth-born actor Melanie Lynskey, pulled off a surprise victory at the… Cricket | Guardian (The) 07 February 2017 Black Caps Defeat Australia in Hamilton Australia have relinquished the Chappell-Hadlee Trophy and potentially the No 1 ODI ranking, with Mitchell Starc unable to save his batsmen’s blushes in a dramatic 24-run defeat to… Business | Forbes 01 February 2017 New Zealand Second Best Country For Business New Zealand has been identified as the second best country for business in 2017 in Forbes’ annual list of the Best Countries for Business. It’s the “11th… Community/General | New York Times (The) 02 February 2017 Peter Thiel’s Middle Earth Citizenship Dream Revealed Silicon Valley tech pioneer, Donald Trump advocate, and newish New Zealander Peter Thiel has generated international headlines for the… Business | Business Insider 02 February 2017 In the Head of AI Scientist Shane Legg New Zealander Shane Legg, DeepMind Technology’s chief scientist, gives significantly fewer talks and far less quotes to journalists than his other co-founders, CEO Demis Hassabis and… New Zealand | Canada Free Press 07 February 2017 New Zealand’s Most Romantic Spots “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… New Zealand | India Today 05 February 2017 Lake Tekapo An Ultimate Retreat For Star Gazers “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… News | National Geographic 02 February 2017 Cities for Food Lovers Wellington is featured in National Geographic’s “neighborhood guide to the best eats on (almost) every continent” as the best city for food lovers in Oceania. Best Neighborhood for a Food Frenzy in… Dance | Dance Magazine 04 February 2017 Parris Goebel a Feminist Hip Hop Force New Zealand-born commercial choreographer and dancer Parris Goebel has been named one of “25 to watch in 2017” by Dance Magazine.The magazine said: “Goebel is the feminist… Music | Guardian (The) 04 February 2017 Ten Memorable Flying Nun Moments To mark a new LP from New Zealand’s The Bats, the Guardian takes a look back at ten of the best moments from the label that spawned them.”Founded in 1981 by Christchurch-based Roger Shepherd,… Business | Fast Company 03 February 2017 Sarah Robb O’Hagan Appointed CEO of Flywheel Sports Sarah Robb O’Hagan, the former president of Equinox Holdings has been “named chief executive of Flywheel Sports, the indoor cycling… New Zealand | Telegraph (The) 05 February 2017 British Comedian Sings Wellington’s Praises “Nowhere has more beautiful scenery than Wellington,” according to British comedian and actor Alan Davies, who first visited the city during a stand-up tour of… Business | South China Morning Post 03 February 2017 Farming Our Air for Chinese Market Pulling a trailer packed with dive tanks and a compression motor, the three co-founders of Breathe Ezy drive around the scenic mountains and valleys of New Zealand’s South Island collecting air… Film & TV | Epicstream 06 February 2017 Taika Waititi Talks Thor: Ragnarok “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,”… Fashion | Australian Financial Review (The) 06 February 2017 Karen Walker Shapeshifts For New Eyewear Campaign Karen Walker is stepping into the spotlight in her latest campaign for Karen Walker eyewear, reports Georgina Safe in The Australian Financial Review…. Film & TV | Toronto Star 05 February 2017 Mary Kills People Star Jay Ryan Takes the Risk Auckland-born actor Jay Ryan, 35, best known for his roles as Jack Scully in the Australian soap opera Neighbours and Vincent Keller in the American television… Architecture | Hyperallergic 01 February 2017 Roy Brewster’s Remaking of the Visual World “No right angles.” That was the decree Roy Brewster set for himself and stood firmly by throughout his life. The New Zealander, born in 1905 in Taranaki,… See all stories and an 11,500 story archive of international New Zealand news 2000-2016 at NZEDGE/MEDIA. Researched and edited by Jane Nye (Berlin), Andrew Conn (New York), Henrike Forschler (Auckland). Web published by Henrike Forschler (Auckland). Fern symbol by www.nzflag.com founded by Lloyd Morrison.