Happy – Queenstown Winter Festival 2014
In 2014 Queenstown Winter Festival celebrated 40 years of making people happy. Pharrell Williams hit song “HAPPY” is used as the theme song for the video.
Peter Jackson Receives Hollywood Walk of Fame Star
Peter Jackson landed a choice section of Hollywood Boulevard for his Walk of Fame star outside the Dolby Theatre and joined by his family and friends from “The Hobbit.” Video by The Associated Press.
Deka Deal Ad
Back in the day, New Zealand’s one stop shop was at Deka. So take a nostalgic trip back in time at one of your favourite stores.
Kiwiana VS Americana
Andrew Strugnell and ItsAyyLucky from YouTube battle it out at VidCon 2012 over the meanings of collaquial words from each their home countries.
ONE News: Sir Edmund Hillary Obituary
ONE News’ Wendy Petrie looks back at the life of Sir Edmund Hillary, who passed away on January 11, 2008. The video takes you through Sir Edmund’s amazing life story from climbing Mount Everest to the tragic loss of his …
Yellow Flicker Beat – Lorde
Listen to Lorde’s single, “Yellow Flicker Beat” featured on the movie The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1. The song was written by Lorde and Joel Little and produced by Paul Epworth. “Yellow Flicker Beat” was recorded at the Lakehouse Recording …
Summer in Queenstown
Find out all the possibilities in Queenstown during New Zealand’s beautiful summer. Enjoy plenty of adventure in the air, on the water or across the stunning landscapes or just take time to relax and recharge with a wine experience, some …
Kiwi Bubble Soccer
Bubble Soccer is the newest craze that has swept across Europe and America and has now arrived in New Zealand. It is a hilarious combination of traditional soccer and big Bubble suits. This transforms you into a human airbag.
Red Carpet at Vodafone Music Awards NZ 2014
Take a look at the excitement and buzz at the Red Carpet Vodafone Music Awards 2014. Meet New Zealand’s favourite music artists, Stan Walker, Lorde, David Dallas, The Naked and Famous, Sol3 Mio and more as they talk about what …
3RUN Explore New Zealand
The 3RUN Team show off their skills in parkour and free running around New Zealand in this beautifully filmed video. 3RUN is a world leading professional performance team specialising in the Arts Of Movement – Parkour / Free Running, Martial …
Tales from the mythologies of Creation, Maui and Aoraki
Take a look at an animation about the story of Maui and Aoraki by Animation Research Ltd, which screened daily in the ‘Waka Maori’ pavilion (Auckland, New Zealand) during the 2011 Rugby World Cup. Voiceover by George Henare and script written by …
UFC 180: A Sit-Down With Mark Hunt
Before UFC 180, New Zealand born heavyweight mixed martial artist Mark Hunt, known as the ‘Super Samoan’, discusses his amazing comeback story, his long journey in combat sports, the odds being stacked against him, and his mental state heading into …
Orphans & Kingdoms Trailer
In writer/director Paolo Rotondo’s debut feature, three teenagers on the run break into a deluxe Waiheke Island home and find themselves caught in a tense psychodrama with the conflicted owner. Orphans & Kingdoms is a powerful drama about a man …
Catherine Bell at TEDxAuckland
Catherine Bell’s mission in life is to inspire people to cook and eat simple, good food. A passionate foodie and Dish Magazine co-founder, Catherine is behind the Garden to Table Trust, a programme established to teach children aged 7-10 years …
Estere – Reptilian Journey
Wellington based singer, songwriter and beat-maker Estere is turning heads with her soul infused tracks, and is proving to be a one-of-a-kind performer, quickly making her mark on the underground music scene.
Living a Kiwi Life – Ep.22 – Rere Rockslide – Epic Waterfall Slip and Slide
In this episode the couple took on the Rere Rockslide, the worlds most amazing and unbelieveable natural slip and slide! With a coating of moss over a 60 meter smooth rock base this natural phenomenon made for the ultimate waterslide, …
STIHL: Mercy Dash Ad
Continuing their story of two bickering brothers who desire to have their fathers chainsaw STIHL have created this very funny ad of just how far one man will go to get his hands on one.
The Z-Nail Gang Official Trailer
Inspired by actual (and unbelievably crazy) events that took place in the Coromandel during the 1980s, The Z-Nail gang is an inspiring story that leads its audience on a journey of empowerment, while celebrating the strength of Kiwi community.
Luke Nola at TEDxAuckland
Adman-turned-filmmaker Luke Nola turned his back on a successful advertising career to follow his passion for making things, and created the multi-award-winning reality TV series Let’s Get Inventin’, featuring kids aged 8-14 years with amazing invention ideas competing to build …
Benny Tipene – Step On Up
New Zealand singer/songwriter Benny Tipene has gone from strength to strength after finishing third in the first series of The X-Factor. In 2014 he released his debut album Bricks, with ‘Step Up’ as his fourth single.
Living a Kiwi Life – Ep. 21 – Lake Waikaremoana
After some much needed sun and surf the couple decided to take a hike along the mountain ridge and shoreline of Lake Waikaremoana, another one of New Zealand’s most beautiful great walks. They found that the tramp was reasonably easy …
Fireside Chats: The Cast of ‘What We Do in the Shadows’ Reveals Hollywood’s Vampires
The writing and directing team of Jemaine Clement and Taika Waititi, and their cast mates sat down with the Hollywood Reporter to talk about their new film ‘What We Do In The Shadows’, and talked about their favorite vampires and …
New Zealand All Blacks On FOX 32 Chicago News
All Blacks Kieran Read, Victor Vito and Sam Whitelock gave the FOX 32 News team some lessons on the game of rugby and what it means to be an All Black when they recently visited Chicago to play the American …
Fat Freddy’s Drop – Shiverman
Fat Freddy’s Drop have a live jam at the Red Bull Studio, Wellington. The seven piece band formed in the late 1990s, and are known for a musical style that has been characterized as a combination of dub, reggae, soul, …
Living a Kiwi Life – Ep. 20 – Surfing Raglan Road Trip
This time the couple decided to trade mountaineering for surfing and took off to the sun and shine of Manu Bay, Whale Bay, Indicators and Ngarunui Beach in Raglan, New Zealand. They agreed that it was a great place for …
Classic Weet-Bix TV Ad – Edmund Hillary and Sherpa Tenzing Climb Mount Everest
In this classic Weet-Bix ad two miniature versions of Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay make their ascent of Mount Everest. While no one believes the two can climb it, including the famed Explorers Club, Hillary and Norgay power on with …
The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies – Main Trailer
From Academy Award winning filmmaker Sir Peter Jackson comes The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies the third in a trilogy of films adapting the enduringly popular masterpiece The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien, bringing an epic conclusion to the Middle …
Rachel Callander at TEDxAuckland
After losing her daughter Evie, who had a rare chromosome condition, award winning NZ Wedding and Portrait photographer Rachel Callander turned her talent to capturing the beauty and abilities of other children with ‘Super Powers’. Rachel has traveled the length …
The Red Road Official Trailer
Amid two warring communities, can an ex-con and a cop forge an unlikely alliance? Or will a dark past bring both men to ruin? SundanceTV’s new drama stars New Zealand’s own Martin Henderson as police officer Harold Jensen and Game Of Throne’s …
Behind the Scenes of the Most Epic Safety Video Ever Made
As the official airline of Middle-earth, Air New Zealand brought together an entire army to create The Most Epic Safety Video Ever Made. Go behind the scenes with Elijah Wood, Sir Peter Jackson and the wizards of Weta Workshop to …
GoPro to The Coromandel
Welcome to The Coromandel, New Zealand. Be inspired to start planning your trip, pack your kit and GoPro to The Coromandel. Watch the full series and plan your trip of a lifetime at thecoromandel.com.
Mike Allsop at TEDxAuckland
Air New Zealand pilot, Everest mountaineer, adventurer and extreme marathon competitor Mike Allsop is an ordinary family man proving that anybody can accomplish extraordinary things. At this TEDx event Mike talks about crash landing a commercial plane in the pacific ocean, …
Broods – Never Gonna Change
“Never Gonna Change” is the title of a song recorded by New Zealand music duo Broods for their debut EP, Broods (2014). It was released 29 January 2014 through Polydor Records as the primary single for Broods, and second from …
George Stroumboulopoulos Tonight – Sam Neill
Actor Sam Neill visits the George Stroumboulopoulos show in Vancouver to talk about everything from Princess Diana to Jurassic Park with George.
Living a Kiwi Life – Ep. 19 – Tongariro Northern Circuit
This time the couple journeyed into Mordor itself on New Zealand’s Tongariro Northern Circuit Great Walk! This track takes you up an active volcano and through the lava flows of Mt Doom (Mount Ngauruhoe). They walked it in October with …
The Most Epic Safety Video Ever Made
As the official airline of Middle-earth, Air New Zealand has gone all out to celebrate the third and final film in The Hobbit Trilogy – The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies, and are thrilled to unveil The Most …
Policeman Extrordinaire Connecting With Youth: Glen Compain at TEDxAuckland 2009
Glen Compain, is an Auckland frontline policeman working largely with troubled youth and was the co-founder of the Village Community Services Trust helping deliver mentoring to over 500 young people at risk. Whilst not claiming to have all the answers he …
Shihad – Sleepeater
New Zealand alternative rock band Shihad, consisting of band members Jon Toogood, Phil Knight, Tom Larkin and Karl Kippenberger, released their eighth studio album Ignite in 2010. It debuted at Number One on the New Zealand charts, achieving Gold status. …
The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies Official Teaser Trailer
New Zealand director Peter Jackson offers the first taste of the epic final chapter of his Middle Earth saga with the teaser trailer for The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies. Bilbo Baggins, Thorin Oakenshield, and his Company of …
Living a Kiwi Life – Ep. 18 – Milford Track
Deciding to take on another great New Zealand walk the couple decided to try the famed Milford Track in Milford Sound! With a healthy mix of rain, snow and occasional clearings it proved to be an amazing experience. The trek had …
Urzila Carlson at TEDxAuckland
Natural, cheeky and straight-up South African-born, New Zealand-based Urzila Carlson took to the stage for the first time in 2008, and has since racked up an impressive array of awards for her stand-up comedy. Some of the awards she holds to …
Water To Ice – Ruby Frost
New Zealand pop recording artist Ruby Frost has won acclaim with critics and fans alike for her distinctive Kiwi approach to pop music. After winning the MTV 42Unheard Competition in 2009 she was offered a recording contract with Universal Music …
Maria Tutaia Fast5 Netball Highlights 2013
Maria Tutaia finished the Fast5 Netball Tournament in 2013 as by far the most prolific scorer from the three-point, or “super shot”, territory, draining 25 attempts in her seven matches.
Fantail Trailer
A South Auckland petrol station is the setting for this independent drama about graveyard shift worker Tania (Sophie Henderson, also the film’s writer and adapted from her one-woman stageplay), whose long nights are spent chipping away at the savings she needs to …
Living a Kiwi Life – Ep. 17 – Kepler Track, Great Walk
After hiking through Fox Glacier the couple decided to take on their second New Zealand Great Walk choosing The Kepler Track in Fiordland just outside of Te Anau. While on the walk the couple took a detour through the Luxmore …
Maya Payne – Interview by theaudience
Maya Payne is a 17 year old singer-songwriter from Christchurch whose childhood influence in music is now taking her to big heights with her recent single ‘Fragile’. Combining an interest in jazz with an authentic kiwi sound Maya is now …
Dai Henwood at TEDxChristchurch
Dai is one of New Zealand’s best known and loved comedians. Born and raised in Wellington, Dai has toured Melbourne, Edinburgh, Britain, and Australia. He’s performed the sell-out shows “The Hot Stepper” and “Champagne Table Tennis” at the New Zealand …
HIP HOP-ERATION Official Trailer
Hip Hop-eration tells the unlikely story of a bunch of senior citizens from Waiheke – ranging in age from 65 to 95 – who formed a hip-hop dance crew, and who went on to compete at the World Hip-Hop Championships …
UFC Auckland: James Te Huna vs Nate Marquardt
New Zealand mixed martial artist James Te Huna talks about the preparations he undertook for his fight with former Stirkeforce welterweight champion Nate Marquardt at the first ever UFC Fight Night to be held in New Zealand on Saturday, June …
Living a Kiwi Life – Ep. 14 – Fox Glacier
In this episode the couple took on a full day hike through Fox Glacier where they explored crevices and ice tunnels. They relied heavily on their crampons to navigate the glacier, and were awestruck by its majestic beauty.
New Zealand National Anthem “God Defend New Zealand”
Grant Sullivan singing God Defend New Zealand at the Rugby League World Cup 2008 finals where New Zealand took on Australia, and went on to win 34-20.
Kimbra – The Making Of The Golden Echo: Episode 2
In the second of five short videos New Zealand recording artist Kimbra talks about collaborating with Silverchairs Daniel Johns, bassist Thundercat and composer Van Dyke Park in Australia on her new album The Golden Echo in an effort to create …
Housebound Trailer
When Kylie (Morgana O’Reilly) is forced to return to the house she grew up in when the court places her on home detention she becomes privy to unsettling whispers & strange bumps in the night, which are the result of …
Mount Fyffe – Living a Kiwi Life – Ep. 13
In this episode, the couple hike up the side of Mount Fyffe, just outside Kaikoura, New Zealand. It was a bit of a tramp up the side of the mountain, but they were rewarded with fresh snow, and a beautiful …
Moments in Time – Hokey Pokey
Hokey Pokey is a popular sweet in New Zealand, and is often used as an example of ‘kiwiana’ culture. But how and where was it first created? Watch a short clip by Archives NZ about the classic New Zealand treat …
The Dead Lands (2014) Teaser Trailer
Watch the teaser trailer for a New Zealand 2014 movie, The Dead Lands. An intense story about a a Maori chieftain’s teenage son that must avenge his father’s murder in order to bring peace and honour to the souls of …
