AT THE COUNTY FAIR WITH MOM
hitting up the fair today… a farming community having fun.
how it was: up at the fair, the young farmers club regional contest is on.
craig williamson from methven-ashburton way is the sponsoring bank’s m.c. as the farmer contestants compete in a constructed obstacle course.
it’s nothing flash: eggs, giant cream trifle squares in plastic containers, forestry, utes, pruning pine trees then felling pine trees to fall on a black balloon, loading quad bike trailers with green fence posts, looking for electronic tags in hay bales, solving concrete blocks puzzles, strainer posts fencing games are what the farmers do over an interesting rural soundtrack barrage of coded farming commentary: it’s all a bit potty, laden with otago gold dig & s-land slap stick comical references to help our farmers out. all done in heavy-undertoned rural humour (heavier than previous years of farming scene observes, i might add) with a serious business face to boot, for sure. the mc truly clever in their craft.
c-bury is in a land so far away to these farmer’s community’s realities, in local terms i question its strong presence at the event’s location. it does recognise diversity of region in nz perhaps, to entertain a group of particular farmers. in farming banter terms souther-exotic even. they’re good sports, they don’t react to the invasion of their consciousness at a cultural-community regionally-proud ag-level in their own right.
the amusing mood? farmers kindergarten-activities for grown ups – meets lots of enthusiastic support. a good crowd to be in. it is harmless fun in the sun. (more…)
NEW ZEALAND DAY, WAITANGI DAY 2013
Although the spirit of Waitangi Day lies in honoring Maori inclusion as equal business partners with The Crown each day, Waitangi Day celebrations are “to give us a full sense of nationhood” du jour in agreement for all that New Zealanders as a team are trying to achieve.
To stay in agreement with the principles of Waitangi’s foundational spirit (to see others different to ourselves as equals) is the benchmark of respect in New Zealand that our founding fathers and mothers hoped for, when they as intelligent and adventurous people inked a deal to uphold justice – in the concept of communities evolving and being strong trading partners working together for the good of Aotearoa, NZ.
Prime Minister John Key said, he believed Waitangi Day was a valuable opportunity for discussion and stood by his commitment.
“How will history judge [us]? History will judge [us as New Zealanders] well because [we] come back year after year.”
He also urged the iwi [Ngapuhi] involved in the Te Hiku collective to sort out their differences and move toward a settlement, saying it would inject as much as $200 million into an area that greatly needed it.
Ngapuhi has over 20% of the Maori population. Ironically, the tribe is one of the last to settle with The Crown. So, a timely speech from the PM to Ngapuhi.
most photos: Michael Cunningham.
photos: nzh & northern advocate.
Top photo: In a rare display, Te Arawa Iwi’s flag flew too on Waitangi Day.
~Posted by Horiwoodblog, Aotearoa New Zealand, Polynesia Asia-Pacific. 6.2.13~
GREAT BARRIER ISLAND’S TEAM EFFORT FEB 2013
“Everyone’s banded together and we’ll keep working. Because this isn’t over – this community’s in it for the long haul.”
Petra Bagust and family explains The Great Barrier Island spirit of community when the Island was hit fighting a devastating fire.
–NZWW.
it is a real test of endurance.
~Posted by Horiwoodblog, Aotearoa New Zealand, Polynesia Asia-Pacific. 5.2.13~
A-Z REGIONAL + COMMUNITY PLANNING MEETING
I have a meeting coming up. The meeting is supposed to be about how maori can start business.
The logic of the meeting is that many folks in some communities feel abandoned, isolated, forgotten. They want to be vital participators more.
i don’t know what to think of the meeting.
inital jottings: “without a vision, people die.”–king solomon. “if you have a vision, you’ll write it down.”–the scribe, habakkuk said. “then all who read it, can run with it,” he wrote.
an a-z guiding template is needed.
so, it’s time to create, mind map, brain storm etc.
a: arriving at the idea. what is the idea?
b: “behold and be.” ask, what do you see the idea as in a tangible form, being?
etc.
…. and so we could go on to z. (more…)
LAUGHTER FOR ALL – DAVID SHEARER ON STAND UP FOR & LAUGH IN COMMUNITY
“New Zealanders don’t want standup comedy – they want somebody to stand up for them.”
–David Shearer.
um. we want both.
lots of laughter is normal.
it is a peoples’ strength in battle (the invisible economic war, designed to strip the best assests from a people entire, for a very few).
the thing is, nz needs stand-up comedy that most of nz laughs at. (more…)
OCEAN CHATS
an oceanside lunch, conversations with a true friend, she's now up with the play, on the case... (more…)
NOUVEAU’S INNOVATIVE COMMUNITY SPIRIT
David loved visiting Nouveau. As a nation, it had grown [it's] own momentum when regions and city councils mined their own resources. The resources they mined and developed as sustainably as able. An incredibly resourceful people. They then spun the momentum into the future their own residents in the regions wanted. When you visisted Nouveau, each town and city had its own vibrancy. Eclectic cities. People were happy. (more…)
ELEVATED GARDENS – WHAT COMMUNITES CAN DESIGN
Elevated garden. A Scott Shigley photo.
~Posted by Horiwoodblog, Aotearoa New Zealand, Polynesia Asia-Pacific. 22.1.13~
HELPING MEN LEAD AWAY FROM PRE-SET ECONOMIC VIOLENCE IN INEQUALITY’S SILENTLY ABUSIVE SOCIETAL DESIGNS
Tools that can help men lead away from pre-set economic conditions of economic violence that are abusive (in some cases, highly racist) that are also shown to increase domestic violence conditions in communities (apparently higher economic stress, increases violence and also causes people to act in reckless ways they wouldn’t normally in better economic circumstances)… can be read here.
Women are often more entrepreneurial than men are (that is seen in the way many women run a home resourcefully and creatively), yet many women aren’t in business of their own. They need to be. Men need to get more entrepreneurial too so that women are afforded better choices in society. Currently, youth unemployment and unemployment are at 13 year highs in New Zealand. Women’s pay equality is at a ten year low. Therefore economic abuse has happened to most of New Zealand citizens’ majority population in the last seven to ten years. We need to strengthen our society. It is wise to do so. (more…)
VINO LOFTS
In the tree house tribal
land, tables of
home grown
vino stand
aloft.
~Posted by Horiwoodblog, Aotearoa New Zealand, Polynesia Asia-Pacific. 20.1.13~
WHAT TO DO IN SUMMER?
Take an icy cool dip. –go splash.
~Posted by Horiwoodblog, Aotearoa New Zealand, Polynesia Asia-Pacific. 14.1.13~
WOWO’S TANGI AT TITOKI – SAY NO TO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
It’s a very sad time for a New Zealand family. Patricia McGrath known as Wowo‘s tangi (a funeral) at Titoki, reminds us of why violence* in homes and domestic violence hurts communities, families and lives. Domestic violence always has tragic effects. Many lives have been healed and have recovered from it in a journey of recovery. For Wowo, sadly New Zealand lost a daughter, mother future grandma as a result of domestic violence.
Say no to domestic violence is the family’s message as NZ speaks. (more…)
iSTOCK STOCK MARKET SHARKS – TIPS FOR YOUTH TO JOIN IN THE STOCK MARKET 2013
In nations that pay people wages of US$36k or less (NZ is one of those nations)… if young people want to get ahead… they need to do what the old rich folks are doing.
Or you can make gains on the stock market. Yet it can be risky terrain. The older sharks have the tip offs, often long before the younger sharks do, so shark chomping is the game.
Yet for some young people… the markets of NZ are seen as okay to invest in for a start. Milford Asset Management writes an article to entice, incite, encourage young investors to ‘give it a go.’ Here’s those thoughts.
*You should always have a diversified share portfolio.
*The stock market isn’t a gamble as long as you pick good companies that will do well over the longer term.
*Good companies usually increase their dividends every year.
*You have to research a company before you invest. (more…)
ECONOMIC ABUSE
The worst kind of violence is economic abuse. Greed has led to an increase of violence of all kinds in the world. Economists, bankers must answer for their invisible passive agressive violence of setting a culture of greedy economic-musters and unparallelled acquistions… to answer the rising trend of violence’s effects in the lives of people in real communities.
~Posted by Horiwoodblog, Aotearoa New Zealand, Polynesia Asia-Pacific. 10.1.13~
HOME GIRL, JAIME RIDGE ON TWITTER JANUARY 2012
Most interesting New Zealand “young adults” themed person (if going by search requests) is “Jaime Ridge blonde.”
Let’s go with the JaiRiTweet of the reality TV star, Kiwi teen, showing her community conscious side.
So cute. (Not that blonde on twitter this week).
I like this photo as it has to be about children more in New Zealand and their young families moving forward.
~Posted by Horiwoodblog, Aotearoa New Zealand, Polynesia Asia-Pacific. 8.1.13~
ISLA ADRIAANSZ DEBUTS – ROTORUA’S FAVORITE CHILDREN’S BABY NAMES 2013
Isla Adriaansz made her debut in the Rotorua Daily Post newspaper, New Zealand. Isla is snapped with her folks Rotorua couple Danielle Caudwell and partner Kris Adriaansz. Isla is adorable.
Other baby names that are popular for Rotorua’s next wave of Kiwi citizens are:
Mystery
Manaia
Axel
Mylene
Harlow
Piata
Glamorous
Diamond (more…)
ISOBEL DEVEREUX IS ROCKING A RETAIL SHOW IN CHRISTCHURCH CITY
What‘s up in Christchurch City? Well, Isobel Devereux is rocking a retail show in Christchurch City. Shopping is what the South are doing in 2013 for the holidays. Photo: Stuff.Co.NZ. Westfield mall is experiencing one million visitations per month. Right on.
Also check out headlines in The Press, Christchurch’s news daily i tenei ra (Maori for on this day).
~Posted by Horiwoodblog, Aotearoa New Zealand, Polynesia Asia-Pacific. 4.1.13~
TUTUKAKA IS ROCKING AN OCEAN SHOW 2013
Photo: The NZ beach family, community life. credit: Andy Higgs.
A new online survey reveals where New Zealand citizens like to go for a domestic travel excursion. Queenstown is no.1, Coromandel no.2, Bay of Islands no.3 and Nelson is a good draw too.
To discover a secret jet2it.
~Posted by Horiwoodblog, Aoteaora New Zealand, Polynesia Asia-Pacific. 4.1.13~
PANI HAURAKI SONG LYRICS – PAWARENGA, HOKIANGA
"Hokianga te tipuna ki Te Ao Marama..."
Pani Hauraki‘s lyrics, Pawarenga, Hokianga anthems.
Photo: Peter de graaf for Northern Advocate community news. When I grew up, in high school Pani Hauraki was a legendary Maori school teacher of Broadwood Area School. Her song writing, is legendary to her local community who remember her gift of pretty, life giving song.
~Posted by Horiwoodblog, Aotearoa New Zealand, Polynesia Asia-Pacific. 3.1.12~
PAWARENGA MAORI FAMILIES, HOKIANGA COMMUNITY DAY 2012-3
In Hokianga, Ngapuhi tonu nui Iwi whanau (family) celebrate community in Raumati season. Pawarenga United Marae Sports Day, on the edge of Whangape Harbour in North Hokianga is a way Northern New Zealand Maori families bring in a New Year.
Mauri Ora.
A rare view of New Zealand community. Photos: Peter de graaf.
~Posted by Horiwoodblog, Aotearoa New Zealand, Polynesia Asia-Pacific. 3.1.12~
ELLIOT BAY IS BEAUTIFUL, FUN, TIMELESS & A COMMUNITY OF LAUGHTER, REST & SMILES
Seeing the happy faces fishing, diving, having fun at Elliot Bay was awesome today.
A real community of fun people are at Elliot Bay in full array, at the beach for summer.
Love it. The NZ summer life on the sunny coast. Groups of friends all having fun in 2013. Go hard!
Photo: Alex Schwab.
~Posted by Horiwoodblog, Aotearoa New Zealand, Polynesia Asia-Pacific. 1.1.13~
IT STARTED WITH A KISS… NEW ZEALAND NYE 2012-3… PHOTOS
Two teens snog (kiss) in New Zealand, New Years 2012-3.
I remember those teen crush pashing days as a kid. Gosh! :)
Photo: NZH.
~Posted by Horiwoodblog, Aotearoa New Zealand, Polynesia Asia-Pacific. 1.1.13~
CAN IVA HUG BRO?
Tautoko in the NZ community: In the space of thirty minutes twenty Maori young adults came up to me while partying at New Years on a quiet beer, and said:
“Can iva hug bro?”
“Ai. Ka pai,” I said, immediately switching into koroua (grandad) mode (more…)
