EDGE #379: NZ Features in Time’s World’s Greatest Places List + 12 other stories

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News of Global New Zealanders From Brian Sweeney, publisher, NZEDGE.COM | 04 September 2019 | #379 | New York Researched, edited and produced by Jane Nye (Wellington), Carla Hofler (Auckland) and Alexandra Burnside (New York). See all stories and a 16,000 story archive of international New Zealand news 2000-2019 at NZEDGE/MEDIA. Fern symbol by www.nzflag.com founded by Lloyd Morrison. New Zealand | TIME 30 August 2019 NZ Features in Time’s World’s Greatest Places List New Zealand stars in Time magazine’s annual ‘World’s Greatest Places’ feature. Wellington’s urban ecosanctuary Zealandia, Monique Fiso’s Wellington restaurant, Hiakai and Camp Glenorchy take spots in the special. The capital’s Zealandia is recommended… Writers | Guardian (The) 28 August 2019 Poet Selena Tusitala Marsh Rails Against Racism She blows in like a song carried on a powerful current: a wild-haired woman, larger than life, carrying a tall carved stick. She loses things in that hair,… New Zealand | Fortune 29 August 2019 Nelson Tasman Region Dazzles Visitors “Even in a country renowned across the globe for its ineffable natural beauty, New Zealand’s Nelson Tasman region particularly astounds,” Alexandra Kirkman writes in a travel story… Nature | Atlas Obscura 31 August 2019 Vanishing Act of New Zealand’s Toheroa People talk about toheroa like they’re a dream, because these days, they are, Naomi Arnold writes for travel site, Atlas Obscura. The big, delicious surf clams were once… Wine | Wine Enthusiast 01 September 2019 Māori Wineries Poised for Their Moment Kaitiakitanga describes Māori guardianship of the land, its people and its culture. It’s also the key value shared by a wave of Māori wineries that’s recently begun to swell… Motorsports | Belfast Newsletter 02 September 2019 Comeback Hero Bruce Anstey Wins Again at Classic TT Wellington-born Bruce Anstey, the ‘Flying Kiwi’, was fighting back the tears as the popular motorcycle racer overcame the odds following a… Nature | New York Times (The) 03 September 2019 Are Weka Slacking Off in Seed Dispersal? Humans can be a terrible influence on birds. Crows that live near us end up with high cholesterol, sparrows screech to be heard over oil pumps, and instead of migrating, some… Arts | Guardian (The) 04 September 2014 5 YEARS AGO Jemaine Clement Talks Conchords and Vampires Conchord and vampire Jemaine Clement is interviewed by The Guardian’s Alexander Bisley… Arts | Hot Indie News 27 August 2009 10 YEARS AGO Rewire and succeed Browns Bay neuroscientist Dr Kerry Spackman, 53, has written a book called The Winner’s Bible which instructs how to rise beyond… Travel | Outside Online 1 September 2004 15 YEARS AGO Dissecting the Edge Outside Online writer, Stephanie Pearson, takes a month-long tour of NZ, in a bid to discover “why everyone wants a piece of the Kiwi… Video | YouTube 22 July 2006 VIDEO The Flight of the Conchords: Business Time New Zealand Comedians, the Flight of the Conchords, perform Business Time… Video | YouTube 14 January 2008 VIDEO The Topp Twins: Gingham Sisters The Topp Twins’ characters, Belle and Belle Gingham, perform for a crowd at the Gympie Festival of Country… Video | YouTube 05 May 2014 VIDEO New Zealand Gumboots Song “Take a look at the New Zealand Gumboots Song by Fred Dagg also known as John Clarke a New Zealand-Australian… [[trackingImage]]