BASKETBALL NEWS. BREAKERS 91. WOLLONGONG 74. – No.9
Basketball News: Wollongong 74. Breakers 91.
HT: 43-49. It is the 9th straight winningest win for The Breakers.
Photo: Adam McLean.
~Posted by Horiwoodblog, Aotearoa New Zealand, Polynesia Asia-Pacific. 27.1.13~
THE 32HR AUSSIE WORKING WEEK – SHOWS WATER + HOPS TIME HAVE TAKEN OVER
Australians only work 32 hours a week. What they’re saying is: pub time matters. What else can that mean?!
Anyway… cheers to that then. Lazy ochres. :)
the truth is: companies are cutting costs (part time staff means no long term additional employment incentives are being paid). Two Aussie Banks also predict Australian unemployment to be on the rise.
the trend shows: “Australians are living the good life rather than working hard is instead a reflection of a longer trend away from full-time towards part-time work, more flexible working hours, and the increasing casualisation of the work force.”
– smh.
~Posted by Horiwoodblog, Aotearoa New Zealand, Polynesia Asia-Pacific. 24.1.13~
EUROPEANS ARE THE MOST WANNABE AUSSIES EVER 2013
The Australian citizenship tests sorts out the wannabe Aussies in the new pack of immigrants to the red southland.
Adelaide’s The Advertiser looked at who the most wannabe Australians are as per their grading results in the citizenship test. Sweden, The Netherlands, Finland, France and Switzerland all wanted to be Australians the most, achieving on average 97% in their tests.
Kiwis who last year were voted by all Australians as being their most preferred immigrants in the world as “Kiwis just get it,” and the most compatable to the Aussies according to the Aussies in a survey of 2012, apparently aren’t all that kosher in swotting for Aussie-set tests. NZers on average only scored 72.6% in the test. (more…)
TEEN INVENTOR & ARTIST YAYA LU IS A BIT AUSSIE SPESH SMART AS A DESIGNER
A new breed of teens are arising. At 16, Yaya Lu has designed a voice-activated wheel chair. So clever. A true artist.
~Posted by Horiwoodblog, Aotearoa New Zealand, Polynesia Asia-Pacific. 16.1.13~
JULIA GILLARD 10th MOST VOTED STAR 2012
7 years ago when I lived in the USA, Julia Gillard, the Welsh born Australian Prime Minister didn’t even register in a New Zealander’s consciousness.
In the USA Julia Gillard as Australia’s leader rose to fame at the same time Julian Assange did in the US news. They were the two Australians of the year in American media presence.
At 2012 her stand against sexism and mysogeny has made Gillard a global icon for women’s rights. She also now has 1 in 5 of all Maori people of the world living within her nation’s borders. She is their leader now. Riding a mining boom Gillard pays women $20k more each year on average than NZ does. Wow! 7 years ago, that wasn’t the case. It now is. Who would have thought?
Congratulations Australia and Ms. Gillard.
~Posted by Horiwoodblog, Aotearoa New Zealand, Polynesia Asia-Pacific. 13.12.12~
GUITAR MAN JORDIE LANE IS A SPECIAL STORYTELLER ON GUITAR
I am loving the music of Jordie Lane. Such a special storyteller on humble guitar.
Los Angeles will love this guy. I see Joride on stage at The Wiltern one day. Fun. (more…)
KATE BLANCHETT WEARS TRADITIONAL MAORI COLORS TO THE UNEXPECTED JOURNEY NZ MOVIE PREMIERE 2012
The star draw actress at The Unexpected Journey movie premiere was Cate Blanchett. She opted to wear traditional Maori colors (red white and black) to the NZ event. The UK Daily Mail has pictures of the lovely Cate with son Roman in attendance too.
Link here.
~Posted by Horiwoodblog, Aotearoa New Zealand, Polynesia Asia-Pacific. 29.11.12~
FASHION MARKETING – AUSTRALIAN DESIGNER JESSICA BREGRENHOJ DESIGNS DRESS TO BE SEEN BY 3 BILLION PEOPLE
Australian designers are asked to whizz up a rag that will be seen by 3 billion people:
What did they come up with in this latest Aussie marketing campaign
”I titled the dress ‘the golden country’ because I wanted it to represent everything golden, prosperous and lucky about Australia,” said the Sydney designer, Jessica Bregenhoj, who was once mentored by Alex Perry, adding she had been ”inspired by the sails of the Sydney Opera House.” (more…)
RODEO DRIVE, DUNEDIN COUNTRY DENIM SOUTHERN FASHION STYLE & USA’S TOP TEN – 17th NOVEMBER 2012
Are you tired of the concrete jungle, the traffic and the smog of the big city? Why not go a bit country then. Denim fashion is what you need to know before you jet.
Cowboy denim style: photographed by Azim Haidaryan.
Paul Robinson of Dunedin runs Rodeo Drive Southland, New Zealand. Being a cowboy is his family’s gig.
USA, Canada and Australia are riding south to New Zealand for a rodeo. In Australia’s GQ Magazine coutback fashion style takes a cowboy twist in Australia’s multicultural cosmopolitan cities. Click on pic above to see denim, country cowboy style. Mark Sainsbury and Mercury TV original reporter of Invercargill, Megan Martin reporting.
USA’s Top Ten are:
1. Boutique Kiwi Beer & The Horiwood Top Ten November
2. Online search engine fed audience requested news trends – From The Hat
3. NFL-RnB Sports Entertainment cross-over: Beyonce lands TV’s no.1 gig
6. Maori playwight Briar Grace Smith
7. Justin Timberlake‘s art of cross-over music cool
9. Steady rock whispers dj soundz
10. The Ocean, The Moana & New Zealand’s Aquaculture Haven paradise isles
A Google, SEO listed selection.
GQ‘s Wayne Gross writes: Think Indiana Jones and Dallas, a cowboy is never complete without the perfect cowboy hat – see Akubra for one. Don’t be afraid to wear a denim shirt with denim jeans, just be sure to break up the ensemble with a classic chocolate leather belt. Don’t shy away from an expensive pair of jeans. They’ll last you longer, and certainly look the part. Boots are made for walking – and in this case complete any cowboy look. Lighter styles in shades of caramel and cream contrast well with darker denim. Hold up your denim with a good quality leather belt with an oval buckle.
If you still prefer the city or your tastes are more Brit-Brat Pack Martini Club in style. Also check out - A Fashion Retrospective – Style Tips from HRH Prince Charles. Having lived in California, cowboy culture of Cali is synonymous to tequila, margueritas and chillaxed beer with a tonne of salt and fresh lime. El Gringo Style on the Hollywood range totally… and the sweetest waitresses with chola brows and cheesy smiles, spring to mind too. Lol!
~Posted by Horiwoodblog, Aotearoa New Zealand, Polynesia Asia-Pacific. 17.11.12~
ON PIANO – MISS DELTA GOODREM
"The Mississippi Delta was shining like a national guitar..."
–so is singer-songwriter and cancer survivor Delta Goodrem of Australia with a swag of new songs on piano. An Aussie diamond.
This is a song Delta wrote of a friend the singer nursed with cancer who died. It’s sad and beautiful all in one. (more…)
BABY HUNTER ARRIVES FOR ICONIC FASHION DESIGNER COLLETTE DINNIGAN
In Aussie News that reads like a Russell Crowe – Nicole Kidman costume drama movie:
“Fashion designer Collette Dinnigan has given birth to a baby boy, named Hunter. Excited friends say the couple is “over the moon”.
Bringing the perfect finale to a long journey, iconic Australian fashion designer Collette Dinnigan gave birth to a healthy baby boy – Hunter Desmond David Dinnigan Cocks – at the Mater Hospital, Crows Nest, Sydney, on Monday.”
Photo: Damian Bennett.–More@SMH.
~Posted by Horiwoodblog, Aotearoa New Zealand, Polynesia Asia-Pacific. 7.11.12~
CHRIS HEMSWORTH SIGNS WITH CAA TALENT AGENCY & IS FILMING IN LANDMANNALAUGAR ICELAND
Young Aussie actor, Chris Hemsworth‘s American fan base are online in full force today.
Good to see Aussies doing well as entertainers in the USA.
Chris‘ latest news:
CASTING TALENT AGENCY & AGENT SHAKE UPS: Nikki Finke‘s Hollywood website writes: “Chris Hemsworth is proving to be a go-to young guy for big ticket Hollywood fare. Particularly after Marvel’s Thor and The Avengers and also Universal’s Snow White And The Huntsman.
Chris is starring in Thor 2 and will lead DreamWorks/Fox’s Steven Spielberg-directed Robopocalypse and receive $10 million from CBS Films to play a terrorist hunter in American Assassin. So which agency will represent Hollywood’s hottest new action hunk is big news. I can now tell you it is CAA with Jack Wigham and Bryan Lourd.”
ON LOCATION IN ICELAND: Chris has landed in Iceland to film the Thor sequel movie. Scenes for the sequel, Thor: The Dark World will use Iceland’s stunning backdrops to add the film’s ancient Nordic world feel.
According to visir.is, shooting will take place in Dómadalur valley by geothermal area Landmannalaugar in the south-central highlands.
Ruv.is adds that Skógafoss waterfall, Fjaðrárgljúfur canyon and Skeiðarársandur plains will also serve as locations for the movie.
Iceland Review notes how up to 300 people will come from the U.S. to work on the shooting in addition to the almost 200 Icelanders who will also be involved in the project. The film crew is serviced by Icelandic film production company True North. It is the most significant film project to ever happen in Iceland so far.
Sounds good. So busy.
[Photo montage: Just Jared, Iceland, Celebrities Exercise & CAA].
~Posted by Horiwoodblog, Aoteoaroa New Zealand, Polynesia Asia-Pacific. 13.10.12~
AUSTRALIA’S NEXT CROP OF MODEL TALENT
Aussie teen model, Nicole Pollard, is taking Paris fashion by storm.
It’s really cool to see youth earning well. It’s normal actually.
~Posted by Horiwoodblog, Aotearoa New Zealand, Polynesia Asia-Pacific. 9.10.12~
AUSSIE ACTORS TREND – CHRIS HEMSWORTH 9th OCTOBER 2012
Actor’s Watch: Chris Hemsworth is the no.1 Aussie online today.
The USA’s obsession with casting Aussie actors continues, obviously.
~Posted by Horiwoodblog, Aotearoa New Zealand, Polynesia Asia-Pacific. 9.10.12~
PAUL MCDONALD GETS A SMACK ON THE WRIST FOR LIGHTING FIREWORKS & UPSETTING MUSK OX IN THE CANADIAN ARCTIC ACHIPELAGO
In Nikki Reed-Russell Crowe-Stavros Niarchos III fan club news:
An Aussie yachtie got a smack on the wrist in Canada while on an expedition to see the great Northern Lights on a booze-fuelled party cruise in the Arctic.
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police boarded a 34-metre, seven-stateroom luxury yacht moored in Cambridge Bay, Nunavut on September 7 and charged its owner, Paul McDonald, 51, with providing liquor to a minor and being in possession of liquor without a permit. (more…)
MODEL NICOLE POLLARD, CHRISTIAN DIOR PARIS & TOAST OF AUSTRALIAN FASHION
Nicole Pollard is 18. The Aussie teen is Australia’s latest model export in the international fashion world. Just off the runway of Christian Dior’s show in Paris, watch The Pollard’s interview @TheStrut.
As an artist, I Love her height.
Photos: Tumblr. Dior, middle photo. Go Australian teens taking the world! :)
~Posted by Horiwoodblog, Aotearoa New Zealand, Polynesia Asia-Pacific. 30.9.12~
THE CHIEFS RICHARD KAHUI & AMY RHODES ARE ENGAGED – SEPTEMBER 2012
Rugby’s Richard Kahui of The Chiefs and Aussie girl, Amy Rhodes are the most searched for South Pacific names on the website today.
Rachel Glucina wrote in The Diary: “Waikato Chiefs heart-throb Richard Kahui, 27, has proposed to his longtime Australian girlfriend, Amy Rhodes, breaking collective female hearts around the country. The All Blacks centre, who is out this season with a shoulder injury, popped the question to Rhodes, a teacher, last week.
Kahui’s agent, Kent Hale, confirmed the marriage news, but said Kahui would not comment and is fiercely private about his personal life. Rhodes, who moved from Sydney’s Coogee to Hamilton to live with Kahui, has changed her relationship status on Facebook to, “engaged [to] Richard Kahui”. Blimey! Memo to Kent: Amy may need security asap. :)
[Photo - New York Giants & The Beach Life - RKBS]
~Posted by Horiwoodblog, Aotearoa New Zealand, Polynesia Asia-Pacific. 28.9.12~
SONGWRITER TV – MISSY HIGGINS 2012
When living in Los Angeles, the people marketing records across the USA and the world, all loved one songwriter. No one in LA had heard of her much, yet music industry movers and shakers, played her songs. She’s an Aussie. Her name is Missy Higgins. Here’s Everyone’s Waiting, doing quite well on the charts in the South Pacific. Fantastic.
~Posted by Horiwoodblog, Aotearoa New Zealand, Polynesia Asia-Pacific. 27.9.12~
MODEL MIRANDA KERR IS HARD OUT IN TRAINING FOR VICTORIA’S SECRET FASHION SHOW 2012
Supermodel Miranda Kerr works out with her personal trainer advising, in preparation for Victoria’s Secret fashion show for SunC.–The Daily Mail.
1. Uriel Sinai
2. Zuhair Murad
3. Miranda Kerr
5. Steve Hansen
~Posted by Horiwoodblog, Aotearoa New Zealand, Polynesia Asia-Pacific. 26.9.12~
SALLY PEARSON’S STAR
No.1 most voted Australian athlete is: Sally Pearson.
~Posted by Horiwoodblog, Aotearoa New Zealand, Polynesia Asia-Pacific. 25.9.12~
AUSTRALIAN DIAMONDS FINISH NETBALL SERIES ON A HIGH
Netball news from Christchurch: Australian Diamonds 59. New Zealand Silver Ferns 53.
The Aussies earned a win in the netball series closer. The Kiwis, The Constellation Cup.
Aussie media ABC were stoked of The Diamonds Christchurch effort. Congratulations!
Photo: AAP.
~Posted by Horiwoodblog, Aotearoa New Zealand, Polynesia Asia-Pacific. 24.9.12~
BRET McKENZIE’S NEW MOVIE, IS NO.1 OPENING FILM IN THE SOUTH
Movie News: Voxy reports: “Two Little Boys, the New Zealand-made comedy starring Flight of the Conchords‘ Bret McKenzie, has opened to number one spot at the box office ahead of blockbuster Madagascar 3.
Producer Vicky Pope said it was no mean feat for a New Zealand film.
“We’re absolutely thrilled the film has opened at number one. The story has everything – a crazy road trip, a love story, wild animals and even a bit of attempted murder.” More@LocalDistinctions.
Gruesome yet congratulations. Must See.
[Photo: Bret, Oscars 2012 - The Rock]
~Posted by Horiwoodblog, Aotearoa New Zealand, Polynesia Asia-Pacific. 23.9.12~
WHEN THE NEW ZEALAND SILVER FERNS WON THE CONSTELLATION CUP WITH THE AUSTRALIAN DIAMONDS 2012 – NETBALL NEWS
Laura Langman and Natalie von Bertouch–Getty Images photo.
Sports News: The New Zealand Silver Ferns netball team, blew a 12 goal lead against the Australian Diamonds team to win the Constellation Cup by one point in the second match of the series. They took care of business. Highlights can be viewed here. Fantastic. :)
~Posted by Horiwoodblog, Aotearoa New Zealand, Polynesia Asia-Pacific. 22.9.12~
