A SACRED ISLAND OF KIWI BIRDS – KIWIS FOR KIWIS PROJECT SHOWS GOOD INVESTMENT OF REGENERATION
Regenerating a rare breed of Kiwi bird, is how we do Kaitiakitanga (stewarship) in New Zealand. A neat story of the Kiwi, a rare species of wild life has occurred in New Zealand.
Motutapu Island is home to an initiative that recognizes easing the survival of a bird that is a symbol of Aotearoa, New Zealand’s people. Predators take most of the young chicks of a highly endangered species of wild life. Saving the Kiwi is a must. An impressive feat.
Check out: Kiwis for Kiwis.
~Posted by Horiwoodblog, Aotearoa New Zealand, Polynesia Asia-Pacific. 24.10.12~
THE HORIWOOD TOP TEN – 10th OCTOBER 2012
It’s a neck-and-neck fight for the top spot on the website today. Coming in with two votes more than his nearest peers and ’rivals’ (all tied in second place) is NZ’s All Blacks rugby football captain, with a brand new book written with a gifted Kiwi playwright.–Photo: Book press, TVNZ’s Close Up Team‘s Mark Sainsbury.
The Horiwood Top Ten today are:
2. Tie A: Rod Stewart‘s new book talks up the virtues of Rachel Hunter
2. Tie B: Mark Wahlburg & Dwayne Johnson
2. Tie C: Kimberly Stewart, Rachel Hunter and family
5. Kate Middleton bikini beach scandal & celebrities
6. Amy Rhodes
7. Renee Stewart rock royalty model star
8. Rihanna – LA’s owl tattoos - Love Doesn’t Hurt
9. Maori Men – Artistic Strength Ta Moko Courage
No.11: Esquire Magazine Mila Kunis top honors 2012
Rachel Hunter‘s website reveals her last three tweets. The model mother of Spokaine Chief’s hockey star, Liam Stewart had this to share. They are: “I have just had my eyes checked. Driving glasses. Oh dear.” And: RT @rachelhunterx chickens, cattle and pigs live in such hard conditions. Especially those whose demise is predetermined.” Finally Hunter is also promoting breast cancer awareness too.
The vibe is Scottish Kiwi today.
Richie McCaw was on the Good Morning TV show this morning with Petra Bagust, Peter Williams and Rawdon Christie promoting the book. Demonstrating the art of Southern mainland humility combined with lethal rugby smarts prose, his interview follows.
On the late rugby icon Jock Hobbs father of rugby’s young Michael Hobbs, McCaw said: “He was hugely special man to me. I am so pleased he got to see the fruits and see the all blacks win. The man and the fight he had, he’s amazing. I was a bit choked up.”
That’s gotta be one of the saddest things that happened at the time. A reminder to always look after your health and to love life, while competing in the school of hard knocks.
On rugby in general at the World Cup winning stage 2011: “You have to ask yourself, can i go out and do my job? Can i go out and do what i need to do? I am lucky to have a go. Learn own lessons rather than what you can’t control. It’s the men who are beside you, that you gotta trust [when pained and] your body is on the line.”
Masterful, honest nice writing.
Also reporting live from One Tree Hill this morning in live cross segments, from an iconic landmark of Auckland City was New Zealand’s Got Talent MC Tamati Coffey with life lessons on respecting one’s parents more and remembering your mom’s birthdays too. Photo: Education MOE & Ian Rushton.
[Thanks for the epic Kiwi stories of teamwork families in action. Rachel and Richie in new books - wow!].
~Posted by Horiwoodblog, Aotearoa New Zealand, Polynesia Asia-Pacific. 10.10.12~
ONE RACE TO GO: KIWI SAILORS SECURE SILVER
Peter Burling and Blair Tuke have done enough to earn a silver medal.
Rawdon Christie and Martin Tasker have their latest interview. Only one race to go. Well done.
Watch interview.
~Posted by Horiwoodblog, Aotearoa New Zealand, Polynesia Asia-Pacific. 7.8.12~
THE RAUPO PHRASEBOOK OF MODERN MAORI – SCOTTY MORRISON’S GUIDE TO INTEGRATING MAORI INTO EVERY DAY FAMILY LIFE
Watching Breakfast television in New Zealand this weekend a few books were promo-ed on the show. One was Owen Glenn‘s rags-to-riches biographical life story, titled Making a Difference. Blogger and book critic Graeme Beattie‘s review of the book can be read here. Glenn is also the owner of The Warriors rugby league club in New Zealand. His work in India is vital in West Bengali.
Also on Breakfast was Stacey Morrison talking about a new book that is pivotal to New Zealand’s future. Her husband wrote the book. For people who would like to learn the Maori language and teach their children the language, Scotty Morrison‘s brand new book titled The Raupo Phrasebook of Modern Maori: The User-friendly Guide for All New Zealanders is an essential Kiwi book we all must own a copy of.
Together, Stacey and Scotty’s combined contributions to enrich New Zealand culture as broadcasters is a massive legacy they have consistently given to instill a strength of spirit and Maori culture into the fabric of New Zealand’s ever-changing society. I love what they do. I get it. There are no words to explain what they have given over the years. They always give in fun ways, so you never know you’re really conscious you’re learning from them when they are on the air as entertainers and broadcasters. Thank you.
About the book. Fishpond book website writes:
“The Raupo Phrasebook of Modern Maori is an up-to-date, versatile and highly relevant resource and guide for utilizing Maori language in everyday life. Whether you’re a novice or emergent speaker of te reo Maori, or a complete beginner, you’ll learn useful phrases for: The home, the marae, the workplace, and social settings etiquette. The book also gives advice about appropriate observations of time in correct address for the days, months, seasons and weather. Key phrases are taught for mathematical discourse in Maori too.
For the person who is on the go, The Raupo Phrasebook of Modern Maori offers instructional knowledge for travel and directions, playing sports, having fun, and so much more!
The phrasebook also covers dialects, grammar and pronunciation; answers to key questions you’ll use the most in life; outlines favorite idioms and slang used every day in New Zealand society’s Maori conscious world; shares the wisdom of the ancients through proverbs and speeches; and provides information on the ever-changing history of te reo Maori – an active, evolving, living, satisfying and vibrant culture that’s on the rise.
The useful vocabulary lists are a big hit and are offered for each book section to make reading easy. The tone of the book is written in a user-friendly manner with everyday New Zealanders in mind. With a focus on modern-day language, The Raupo Phrasebook of Modern Maori is the guide that no home should be without.
About the Author: Scotty Morrison (Ngati Whakaue) is the well-known presenter of the Maori current affairs programme Te Karere. He holds a Diploma of Teaching, Bachelor of Education and a Masters degree (Education) from Waikato University.
Scotty is also the Director of Maori Student and Community Engagement at Auckland’s Unitec Institute of Technology Te Whare Wananga o Wairaka, where he promotes te reo Maori through awareness, administration and specialised courses.
Tumeke!
[Note: Must get both books].
Rawdon Christie of TVNZ interviews Stacey on integrating Maori into daily life. I think of how important Sir Apirana Ngata‘s books were to New Zealand society back in the day. This book has the ability to be just as profound to NZ culture and to the world that loves Indigenous Peoples knowledge too. How practical, valuable and useful. Rock on.
[Photo: Chris Skelton - Fairfax Media NZ]
~Posted by Horiwoodblog, Aotearoa New Zealand, Polynesia Asia-Pacific. 22.7.12~
FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS WORLD NEWS 13th JUNE 2012 – SIMON DALLOW, HILARY BARRY, WENDY PETRIE & MIKE McROBERTS – TOP GUNS NEW ZEALAND
Being faithful to your audience can suck. Normally I’m not, so it’s all good. I am a Kiwi, I just have fun. It’s what we do, without knowing we’re good at having fun.
However when I do really focus on you the audience – it’s a joy to share world views of us all. That’s what a blog should be about too.
Here we go
New Zealand News – It’s all about the gift of water and Maori tribes role in its regenerating life’s flow. New campaign for Women’s Refuge (added). In sports news: Garth Bray: Goes Inside the Games. Te Karere News does too with Trevor Shailer and a leading artist Rangi Kipa – both on Kaitiaki spiritually aware duties – Maori Cultural Advisor Trevor Shailer says a Maori figure will be brought in to back the team feel at home. Magic confident ahead of biggest derby. Sensible Kiwi Celebrity News: Jacko Gill happy to miss Olympics after title defence
Bonus Kiwi snapshots: Maori Boy Genius filmmaker (5:54). Fat athletes just like us: Fat and fit – a weighty issue. Petrol price war follow up. And: NZ should be a safe zone for all women.
So, in news rheel video above, here’s four of our top guns in the Kiwi artform of New Zealand’s fine broadcasting traditions of our top broadcasters serving it up down the gunnel in the sexy Kiwi accent. In a rare treat for those outside of New Zealand’s paradise isles, here’s news from Simon Dallow, Hilary Barry, Wendy Petrie and Mike McRoberts.
This is the world that was, Friday Night from New Zealand.
World News:
United States: Blending: Mitt Romney fancies military pianist Condoleeza Rice as a frontrunner. Obama: my biggest mistake was ‘not telling a story.’ Steven Tyler leaves American Idol. A story with ‘oil’ & ‘gold’ will always get the USA’s attention. Here’s one:Turkey gave Iran 60 tons of gold in return for oil. In sports shake ups news: Debbie Dunn has a doping cheater tale fueling a culture of BigPharma excess culture from the USA. Anthony Davis joins basketball team for Olympics. Puerto Rico and The Bronx’s Jennifer Lopez says goodbye to Idol.
Australia: Aussie fast bowler Brett Lee retires from international cricket. Shooter frustrated by Olympics village sleeping plans. News Ltd CEO Kim Williams vows to fight media censorship.
Canada: Simon Whitfield ‘overwhelmed’ to be London flag-bearer. US-Canada tunnel reopens after bomb threat. Canada is less energy efficient than China - a new study reports.
Mexico: Central Americans flood north through Mexico. Police find drug tunnel under US-Mexico border. Election challenges: Runner-up files lawsuit against Peña Nieto.
France: Francois Hollande is still talking that austerity language. New York zooms in on Tour de France twitter natter. Shock horror as 800 jobs slashed in France. Ouch.
United Kingdom: The Hindu goes for: United Kingdom of surveillance. M16 chief Sir John Sawers does military pr that proves he’s worth his weekly intake of pita chips and hummus. On ‘ya. Plane meddles news of air show displays sports. Two British brothers of Olympics triathlons: Meet The Brownlee Bros. End in sight for Terry’s racism claims. Brit casualties in the alpine avalanche news. Lewis Hamilton and Nicole Scherzinger are on evidence of night life marketing duties pre-Olympics in London. Click below.
India: Media turn to Dara Singh for He-Man standards comparisons. In New York an Indian businessman admits to ‘illegal ivory sales.’ Guwahati deals with child molestation gang. Girija Vyas claims women have a right to party.
Indonesia: Are Aust-Indonesia relations ‘dysfunctional’ or do Australian’s just need to tweet more? A Shia cleric is blamed for blasphemy. World Bank warns govt of ‘mixed signals’.
Italy: Moody’s makes Italy moodier.
Malaysia: Malay-French trade is on the surge. Japanese bankers gush of Malaysia’s investment potential. And then some.
Germany: Germany’s circumcision law is out there. Raises issues of Abrahamic ties between Muslim nations and Jews.
Philippines: China bullies Philippines with ‘don’t make trouble’ talk. Philippines and Korea’s foreign affairs is economically tied.
Chile: Although the average wage in Chile is a shock, Chile refuses monetary easing. Pinera inks hate crime law. Holds at 5.
Thailand: Thailand’s court may dissolve ruling party. Thailand’s King suffers ‘brain bleed’.
Belgium: NZ’s black sticks hotties too good for Belgium. Vertonghen seals Tottenham deal.
Russia: USA hopes Russia will back tougher Syria resolution. Russia urges Annan to work with Syrian opposition.
Japan: Record rainfall in Japan forces 50000 to flee, 19 dead.
Ecuador: Newsweek fancy Ecuador as a photovoltaic research center.
Pakistan: Afghani militants invasion into Pakistan is met with cross-border attack. Sri Lanka take win in Pakistani test series.
Saudi Arabia: Saudi Arabia’s princess independance program improves: First female athletes are Olympics bound.
Peru: Peru and Iraq renew diplomatic ties. Volleyball: Peru 3. Argentina 1 -Women’s Pan American Cup match. US returns stolen artefacts to Peru. Bank holds benchmark rate. Peru fights to preserve whale cemetary.
Swaziland: Infrastructure improves.
Vietnam: A palace rebuild. Clinton visits Laos – sees scarred legacy of war.
South Africa: A train crashes into farm truck. Boucher cricket news.
Saint Kitts and Nevis: Netball news: St. Vincent Defeats St. Kitts for OECS – ECCB Netball Championship.
Poland: Inflation accelerating.
Argentina: Venezuela is no longer highest inflation nation in Latin America – Argentina is.
Singapore: Europe exports crimps Singapore’s GDP. Stocks strong.
Colombia: Juan Manuel Santos & co.
Trinidad & Tobago: Tourism and leatherback turtles
Guam: Pierantozzi hopes to meet with Guam Palauans.
Bangladesh: Economic indicators - July 13.
Guadeloupe: Twitter feed
Austria: In Austria, this little piggy went to the bank. Funny that! Uniqa news. Movil & T. Austria news.
[In a tough rugby match between The Hurricanes of Wellington and The Chiefs of Hamilton: It was a result that did neither the Hurricanes nor the Chiefs any favours. Watch above the highlights footage of one of New Zealand's national football codes].
Kuwait: Nottingham Forest sold to Kuwait‘s Al-Hasawi family from Doughty estate for a nominal fee. Oil market stable. ALAFCO to order 20 Boeing 737 Max jets.
Venezuela: Opposition candidate to address Venezuela military, role of soldiers in presidential election.
Hong Kong: Bribery & the warping of Hong Kong billionaires personalities. Bloomberg: Hong Kong, New York Most Expensive for Retailers as Rents Jump.
Ireland: Violence erupts in N Ireland and Ireland escapes recession.
Portugal: Soccer’s Sunil Chetri arrives in Portugal.
Finland: Finland may get bank shares as collateral, Urpilainen says.
Brunei: Qatar and Brunei’s women Olympians make history.
Puerto Rico: Solving socioeconomic crisis – a call to thought and action.
Nepal: Nepal Maoist chief’s son accused of Everest affair. Sex trafficking offender jailed for 170 years.
Spain: Economy challenged.
Jordan: Jordan Local Daily News
Costa Rica: Growing agriculture sharing knowledge.
Serbia: Coalition government talks occur. Price pressures forces rates rise.
Turkey: Reuters UK is all about the oil. Reuters report: Turkey importing crude from N.Iraq in road tankers. Jet crash may have been an accident.
[Jessica Mutch brings the latest story of where Maori water rights sits at The Waitangi Tribunal. Crown lawyers say asset sales should not be delayed because of questions over Maori water rights. Though it's unusual to sell a 3/4's full bottle of wine at market - before suring up the product is a priority of solid due diligence management of business, take a look at the marae where the court is sitting. Mutch highlights lawyer Paul Raddich for The Crown and Donna Hall and veteran activist and mother of a New Zealand politician, Titewhai Harwira. Priceless].
[Gene Rodenberry's star tribute (the Maori version), Hollywood Boulevard Grauman's Chinese Theater. Photo: Author's own].
Music pick: The mood: Janet Jackson‘s Rhythm Nation live concert – no prejudice, no racism, just dance with Peace always to the fore.
~Posted by Horiwoodblog, Aotearoa New Zealand, Polynesia Asia-Pacific. 13.7.12~
STORMS, HEAT WAVES, POWER OUTAGES – USA ELECTRICITY IN CITY PLANNING NEEDS TO CHANGE QUICKER TO GREENER LIVING DESIGN
America needs to get a lot quicker in developing energy (electricity) that isn’t so fossil fuels dependant. A lot of USA’s electricity is also generated from nuclear energy.
As global warming changes weather patterns (due to increased industrial pollution and war’s scars accumulate on the earth’s landscapes) substantially, this is critical for American citizens peace of mind, health, well being and survival as a people.
Watching New Zealand foeign correspondent, Jack Tame reporting from Detroit on the news here, about the record heat wave in parts of the USA combined with power outages, really hit the message home. His coverage looks like so: Triple-digit heat wave continues in Eastern US, and Fierce thunderstorms knock out power in US.
The one lady saying: “What people don’t understand is that when you get to over 55 years of age, air conditioning is so important to your health.”
Good point. There’s no air conditioning without electricity and sadly, there’s no electricity in much of the USA without fossil fuels being burned to create electiricity for air conditioners in rising hot summer conditions. Perhaps someone can create an app from the USA, that allows people the opportunity to switch their power from a fossil fuels generated power company to a green energy one, instead? The USA is so good at apps science creation.
Watch the clip above, as a reminder we need to think greener quicker, for the USA.
Our hearts go out to the lives lost within the USA this week. Peace!
[Here's a website that can help].
~Posted by Horiwoodblog, Aotearoa New Zealand, Polynesia Asia-Pacific. 2.7.12~
HOW OUR INGRATITUDE BREEDS RACISM – NELSON, WAIROA & MAORI COUNCILLORS IN NEW ZEALAND
In unity, the blessings flow.
In New Zealand we do Nelson Mandela emancipation numbers! On very racist issues. It’s a Treaty of Waitangi thing (our culture) – as well as a Kiwi thing too.
Here’s a story: Nelson City Council conducted a poll, they came to the conclusion that 80% of people don’t want Maori councillors to have council seats enshrined in law. Nelson say they are more of a multi-cultural society with only 8% of Nelson’s population being Maori. Wairoa Council also don’t want Maori councillors in their wards as law.
Talking to Petra Bagurst and Roydon ? today on TV One’s Breakfast Show (our equivalent to a daily show like Good Morning America), the race relations man in New Zealand Joris de Bres (New Zealand Human Rights Commisioner) says:
“Maori should be on councils. This should be ensured in law at national level. If this isn’t provided for, you have a situation where the majority population (presumably the Pakeha or ‘white’ New Zealander population in some areas) are voting against the minority that is Maori.”
What do I think of this?I appreciate that Nelson and Wairoa are giving one particular view. That shows one aspect of democracy. However, I agree with Joris de Bres 100%. The issue is ‘a no-brainer.’ Of course Maori should be on councils as a norm, let alone with laws being passed to curtail the racism, or tease it out with a good afro comb to air the germs – when such attitudes do not want to allow Maori to lead on councils.
Perhaps what Nelson reveals the most as a city, is that many New Zealanders greed is on display here. Maori as Tangata Whenua (people of the land) have been incredibly generous to all New Zealanders over the years with resources sharing. Many people living in New Zealand (perhaps acting out of fear in difficult times) have appeared to have forgotten all that Maori have given New Zealand as a people and continue to give. The racists are racist without always knowing how they are marginalizing Maori. They are like babies wanting control of all of the toys. The grip of racism is so tight on some people in NZ’s baby rattles, it’s a cause of national shame.
The Nelson and Wairoa opinions of councils also appear to not be acknowledging that Maori are equal Treaty Partners with The Crown. Why is this so difficult to reflect through at council level?
These rather selfish and childish attitudes (being played out in the media with Nelson and Wairoa) on this ugly issue of our own greed, perhaps reflect behaviors where Maori are being played off against majorities. The ‘divide and conquer’ gang bash against Maori is childish and needs to stop. It equates to major economic bullying that is not a wise reflection of New Zealand’s generosity as a humanitarian nation to be very proud of, in the world. We have more heart than this.
Yet, to be cast as ‘people being marginalized in councils like Nelson and Wairoa’ – this is not the legal position of Maori in New Zealand as tangata whenua. So Nelson and Wairoa perhaps need to grow up to this fact and start living more within the law. The racism is criminal. How can the divide of bullying and racism (that equates to economic bullying towards Maori) be tweaked… again?
What is needed in New Zealand is Cultural Economic Access Tests, not only across councils (as demonstrated in these two council’s case on one issue) but also across all businesses doing business in New Zealand. Especially, when in the last year unemployment has increased 52% and 1,000 Kiwis are leaving for Australia each week (including many Maori). Tackling racism within oursleves, is one way we can help stop the vacuum – where more Maori are being lost in New Zealand each week or shut out of employment opportunities too, by a few – yet influential racists. (more…)
