Pokarekare Ana in the style of The Modern Maori Quartet
Take four good looking, hip swaying, suave Maori guys crooning a mix of modern day & classic songs in Te Reo and English and you get: The Modern Maori Quartet.
C-City Brothers – NZ Wonderland
Have a very Merry Christmas while listening to C-City Brothers: Andy Ellis, Willi Heinz, Israel Dagg, Telusa Veainu and Robbie Fruean singing “New Zealand Wonderland” featuring on the Starship Christmas Album 2013.
New Zealand Army Band performing Christmas Carol
The New Zealand Army Band performing The First Noel on the Picton to Wellington ferry. The First Noel is a traditional classical English carol, most likely from the 18th century, the word Noel comes from the French word Noël meaning …
Instant Kiwi
Take a look at this funny ad ‘live a little’ by Instant Kiwi. Doug, a seemingly introvert man, is watching a crowd of dancers, not willing to go dance himself until his imaginary Mexican friend encourages him to just ‘live …
What Do You Say UK: About New Zealand’s Wildlife?
UK travellers talk about their amazing experiences encountering all sorts of wildlife in New Zealand, from blue and yellow penguins to seals, and sperm whales to dolphins.
Flight of the Conchords: Foux Du FaFa
Watch as the Flight of the Conchords attempt to sing in French, naming French breads to fruit and fumbling through conversations. And what does Foux du Fafa actually mean? Even to the French it’s unknown.
New Zealand National Anthem Christmas-Style
Celebrate Christmas in New Zealand while listening to this cute rendition of the National Anthem Christmas-style, or sing along and enjoy the scenery.
New Zealand Army Band
The New Zealand Army Band steals the show at the 2013 Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo. Throw in some marching, music, a bit of haka and a dash of Gangnam Style at the end and the crowd goes wild!
Tourism Dunedin
Explore Dunedin’s amazing locations from the wider Dunedin region, including Otago Peninsula, Middlemarch, Waikouaiti, Karitane, Taeri Plains to the inner city’s amazing Victorian and Edwardian buildings, shopping, nightlife and culture.
Lorde: Team
Take a look at the music video for Lordes latest track “Team,” in which the famous young artist finds herself on what appears to be an island of misfit teens. Lorde took to her Facebook page to explain the inspiration …
Flash Mob Haka Surfers Paradise
Check out this flash mob haka in Surfers Paradise during the 2011 Rugby Union World Cup. As an added twist, a police officer walks, checking for any trouble, and instead joins in on the fun.
The cast of ‘The Hobbit’ talk about The Book of New Zealand
The cast talk about their experiences in New Zealand and how “The Book of New Zealand” event transports them back to Middle Earth, a world between fantasy and reality.
The Making of The Book of New Zealand
To celebrate the 2013 release of The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug, Peter Jackson and the cast unveil a giant, New Zealand-themed pop-up book at The Beverly Hilton, with Tourism New Zealand. Watch the making of how they created this …
Introducing the ‘Book of New Zealand’
Take a look at the video for the opening ceremony of the “Book of New Zealand”,promoting Tourism New Zealand and the 2013 release of The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug. Featuring Peter Jackson, a fearsome dragon and stunning New Zealand …
Trelise Cooper New Zealand Fashion Week 2013
Watch Trelise Cooper’s spectacular runway show that overflows with vibrant colours, sensuous fabrics and eye-catching detail, creating a strong look that exudes female empowerment.
Ireland v New Zealand 2013
The All Blacks have remained unbeaten this season, but only just. Scoring in the final moments of the game, the All Blacks needed two attempts at the conversion to win 24-22 against the spirited Irish. Check out the highlights of …
Tales From Te Papa – Carved in Skin
What does the moko represent and does it mean? Mark Kopua explains the significance of facial moko and provides a bit of history about the Maori tradition. Tales from Te Papa is a series of mini-documentaries showcasing the exciting and …
Lorde Live at NZ Music Awards
Watch Lorde live performing “Royals” at New Zealand Music Awards 2013. Lorde ruled the night, taking away four awards: Vodafone Single of The Year, Breakthrough Artist of The Year, NZ On Air Best Music Video, and Vodafone People’s Choice Award.
Discover Coromandel
Plan your next trip to the beautiful Coromandel in New Zealand and discover hundreds of natural hideaways, making it an ideal place to slow down and relax. Dig your own hot spa pool in the sand at Hot Water Beach, …
All Blacks’ Haka Adidas Ad
Take a look at this beautifully created black and white Adidas commercial that was broadcasted in the UK in 1999. The All Blacks send shivers down your spine with their powerful haka that encompasses the spirit of fearsome Maori warriors.
Lorde: Tennis Court
Check out the music video “Tennis Court” from Lorde’s 2013 debut album, Pure Heroine. The electronica-tinged art pop song, was co-written by Lorde and Joel Little.
The Hobbit: Behind the Scenes – Production Video Blog Part 12
Take a peek at Peter Jackson’s second video blog of 2013 for The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug. In this entry, Peter Jackson shows lots of behind the scene footage, including spider fights, stunts, and new elf scenes.
Just another day in Middle-earth…
“Middle-earth is closer than you think”. Air New Zealand creates another fantastic ad revealing that New Zealand has all sorts of surprises, and before you know it, everything can turn a bit Hobbit-shaped.
The Queen in New Zealand 1954
Watch a clip of a documentary Queen Elizabeth II, by William Shawcross, about Queen Elizabeth’s first commonwealth tour to New Zealand in 1953. During the tour, New Zealanders came out in droves to greet Her Majesty and some even followed …
NZ Army Band Haka
The New Zealand Army brass band performs the haka during the Basel Tattoo Parade in Basel-Landschaft, Switzerland. Basel Tattoo is one of the biggest and most successful open-air shows in the world. During which, top military orchestras from around the …
Richie McCaw on Pressure
Adidas interviews Richie McCaw’s on his thoughts about managing the pressure and how it might be just the motivator you need perform at your best.
The Hobbit Fan Event
To get fans ready for the next installment of The Hobbit , a live worldwide Fan Event was held on 4 November 2013. For those who have missed out, watch this video of the live event for The Hobbit: The …
WOW Supreme Winner 2013
The Winner of the 2013 World of WearableArt Supreme Award – “The Exchange” by Tatyanna Meharry & Natasha Meharry from New Zealand, talk about how they feel about winning the Supreme Award for their amazing costume.
TVNZ National Anthem
Before 24-hour TV, TVNZ woke the nation every morning with this broadcast of the National Anthem.
1987 Air New Zealand Ad
Take a step back in time and revisit Air New Zealand’s 1987 commercial advertising their Pacific Class. Promoting their priority check-in, exclusive lounges and world class service.
LEGO The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug – Teaser Trailer
Ever wondered what The Hobbit would look like as Lego? This fan-made video uses Lego to recreate the trailer for Peter Jackson’s, The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug, to show the fans’ love and support for the film.
‘Out Of Character’ with Bret McKenzie
In this HBO interview, Flight of the Conchords’ Bret McKenzie talks about his ‘big break’, embarrassing outfits, and, in a bit of foreshadowing, his love for The Muppets.
Manukura: The White Kiwi
Take a look at this adorable white kiwi chick, Manukura (meaning ‘of chiefly status’). The kiwi was born at Pukaha Mount Bruce National Wildlife Centre, north of Masteron. Manukura is not albino, but a rare white North Island Brown Kiwi …
Beyoncé Welcomed By Haka
After Beyoncé final show in New Zealand, Stan Walker and Kereama Te Uaa led a group of her New Zealand backstage crew in a performance of the Haka (Ka Mate). Feeling the mana, Beyoncé joins in, enjoying the special moment.
Rugby World Cup Haka
Watch this fiercehaka in this promotional video for the Rugby World Cup 2011. The Haka is a traditional Maori dance from New Zealand and is performed by kiwi teams such as All Blacks, Tall blacks and Ice Blacks.
Pokarekare Ana: Kim Eun-Kyong
During the Korean War in 1951, New Zealand soldiers taught Korean children this traditional Maori love song and ever since it has been extremely popular in South Korea. Now called Yeon-Ga in Korean, Kim Eun-Kyong and the KBS Orchestra create …
World of Wearable Art Awards Show: Celebrating 25 Years
Take a look at 25 years of amazing Supreme Winner costumes from the World of Wearable Show. First shown in 1987, World of Wearable Art began as a promotion for a rural art gallery in Nelson.
Shopkeepers – Drug Driving Ad
Drug Driving. Is it really that safe? Shopkeepers around New Zealand share their stories about troublesome customers to help New Zealand be more aware of the effects of drug driving. “If you can’t use the eftpos machine, how can you …
Bret McKenzie and Kermit the Frog sing “Life’s a Happy Song”
Sing-along with Bret McKenzie and Kermit the Frog’s, “Life’s a Happy Song”, featured in the 2011 film, The Muppets. The Muppets, a American musical comedy produced by Walt Disney Pictures, was the first Muppets theatrical release in twelve years. As …
Richie McCaw: Challenges
Adidas interviews Richie McCaw about the challenges he has faced during his career and how he is able to overcome them. If you’re playing the game or just looking for some inspiration, watch what he has to say.
Shelved – Short Film by MDS Student
Take a look at this amazing animated short film created by Auckland’s Media Design School. Directed by James Cunningham, ‘Shelved’ was the winner of three top awards at the Los Angeles Movie Awards and won the Best Animated Short at …
Snow on Cuba Mall, Wellington
This beautifully made video, captures Wellingtonian’s reactions to the once in a lifetime experience of snow falling on Wellington’s famous Cuba Mall. Filmed and edited by Ro Tierney and music by Claude Debussy: Clair de Lune.
Air NZ: Betty White – Safety Old School Style
Air New Zealand has done it again, another hilarious in-flight safety video. Starring Golden Girl, Betty White, the video proves that age doesn’t matter when it comes to in-flight safety.
Lorde Performs ‘Royals’
Lorde performs her international chart topping song ‘Royals’ on The Ellen Show
The Goodnight Kiwi
Back in the day, when there was no such thing as 24 hour TV, there was the Goodnight Kiwi. Each night after the day’s broadcast had ended, a short animation of a kiwi shutting the TV station and going to …
Tales From Te Papa – The Art of the Haka
You’ve seen the All Blacks perform the Haka but have you ever seen it on canvas? Tales from Te Papa is a series of mini-documentaries showcasing the exciting and wonderful pieces held in Wellington museum.
Aotearoa: Minuit
“We are New Zealand – it’s you and I”. Minuit’s video for ‘Aotearoa’, directed by Paul Dodge, is a trip through the history of New Zealand with images of interesting, everyday and famous New Zealanders.
Reaction To Reaction of the Happy Hobbits
The Hobbit actors Orlando Bloom, Evangeline Lilly and Lee Pace chuckle in delight to the reaction of two happy hobbits watching the new trailer for Peter Jackson’s The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug.
New Zealand: Quest For Kaitiakitanga
From the original Maori settlers to present-day tourists, all who travel to New Zealand are awed by its natural beauty. The Maori concept of “Kaitiakitanga” sees humans as earthly guardians, assisting the Gods and ancestral spirits in protecting the environment …
Biennale Arte 2013 – New Zealand
Take a look at Bill Culbert’s amazing artwork, ‘Front Door Out Back’, featured at the 55th Venice International Art Exhibition 2013. Bill Culbert works takes ordinary, found objects and makes them extraordinary, coupling them with his signature medium, electric light.
The Hobbit: Behind the Scenes – Production Video Blog Part 11
Take a look at Peter Jackson’s first video blog of 2013 for the early production of The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug. This time, the Hobbit crew get back together in New Zealand and show the new and amazing sets …
New Zild: The Story of New Zealand English
‘Fush’n’chups anyone?’ Ever wondered how New Zealanders got their accent? Watch this clip of this interesting documentary presented by Jim Mora, explaining the evolution of New Zealand English, featuring Elton John and Sam Neill.
What Do You Say UK? Tourism in NZ
100% New Zealand’s new campaign ‘What Do You Say UK?’ interviews UK travellers about their experiences and adventures in New Zealand and what it has to offer.
Lawrence Arabia: The Beautiful Young Crew
In this Lawrence of Arabia music video, musician James Milne and director Stephen Ballantyne evoke New Zealand political party campaign ads of the late 1970s/early 1980s.
Watties Pizza Spaghetti 1991
Why waste time making spaghetti or pizza, when you can find it all-in-one can! Take a trip back in time and meet your old friend Ghetti the Spaghetti Yeti, featured in this nostalgic 90’s Watties Commercial.
The Hobbit: Behind the Scenes – Production Video Blog Part 10
Take a look at Peter Jackson’s tenth behind the scenes video blog during the ending of the production and the premiere of The Hobbit. This time, we see the Wellington getting prepared for the big event as fans come from …
