Archive for March, 2009
Wednesday, March 11th, 2009
culture of violence
There is a lot of water here in the 4th best country in the world, we’re surrounded by the stuff, most of the country was created by mighty rivers washing down bits of mountain until eventually we had somewhere for our sheep to graze. We use water to make electricity, jelly for trifle and WAR! [...]
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Tuesday, March 10th, 2009
tz1 traditions
Like a university athletics department or fraternity/sorority, TimeZoneOne has it’s own quirky little traditions. Some of these have fallen out of use, but I have included them so that they might come back in. These are some of our traditions…. TIMEZONESUN :Â Our Annual global get-together. We gather up the whole team and converge on [...]
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Monday, March 9th, 2009
classic kiwi ads
 A little pressed for time today, so here’s just a couple of classic kiwi ads… Play it again John.  David ‘The David McLeod” McLeod Share
No Comments » - Posted in New Zealand by timezoneone
Sunday, March 8th, 2009
nau mai, taute mai
This weekend I went to the Wairewa Marae to stay for a few days. That’s probably a uniquely kiwi thing to do, so I’ll blog about it for a bit. I arrived late because I had to wait for a video to render before I left town. As it is anywhere, arriving late for a [...]
2 Comments » - Posted in Chicago,entercation,history,New Zealand by timezoneone
Thursday, March 5th, 2009
Almost famous
Aside from completing a triathlon, my other big achievement of the week is having one of my wedding pictures published in a magazine. Not just any old bridal magazine either, but the exclusive New Zealand Lacemaker. So exclusive in fact, you’ll be hard pressed to find one in your local bookshop. I haven’t even seen [...]
No Comments » - Posted in New Zealand by timezoneone
Wednesday, March 4th, 2009
pretty poodles
For some further dog styling inspiration and tips, look no further. Rose Share
No Comments » - Posted in New Zealand by timezoneone
Tuesday, March 3rd, 2009
recycling creatively
As some of the planets resources dwindle, and landfills get fuller, the need for sustainability and recycling becomes ever greater. Here are some great examples of creative recycling: Boots made from fused plastic bags Fairy lights from egg cartons Chandelier from banana boxes Chair from industrial cardboard rolls Things made from coathangers Rose Share
No Comments » - Posted in Creative,Global,The New World by timezoneone
Monday, March 2nd, 2009
the voice of democracy
Recently the creative community in New Zealand was in an uproar due to new legislation regarding copyright. It was intended to protect copyright holders, but had the side effect of by-passing ‘innocence until proven guilty’ and undermining the bill of rights. “Section 92 of the Copyright Amendment Act assumes Guilt Upon Accusation and forces the [...]
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Sunday, March 1st, 2009
feel the fear and do it anyway
Embracing the outdoors and getting active is something many New Zealanders enjoy. Many events are held around the country that cover many sports and all fitness levels. Some popular events are the Weetbix Tryathlon and MoreFM womens triathlon for beginners, right through to the Coast to Coast, one of New Zealand’s foremost endurance events. These [...]
