Kiwi songbird Hayley Westenra. (Thank you, Steve M.)
NPR story about The Front Lawn duo
Escape from America, one year later
This 'Hell Pizza' billboard drew complains from some circles
The underarm incident of 1981
Music from Elsewhere introduces music which would otherwise go unheard and unnoticed. (Thank you, Doddery’)
My New Zealand vacation, by a Singaporean blogger who immigrated to New Zealand recently
Also, Rudy Ruker‘s trip to New Zealand, Part 3, part 4 and 5
Rastafari Parliament member Nandor Tanczos
The last self-portrait of a kayaker who died at sea
Mystery plane on the tarmac at Christchurch Airport
Q&A on AskMefi: Tawita works for the government of a small developing country, and they are looking to make all of their legislation freely available on the internet. The Kiwi Public Access to Legislation (PAL) Project is a good example of how to do it
More on Mefi: Lots of Haka chants by the All Blacks. Compare that to 1932 All Blacks Haka from Rugby Pioneers
Things to Know When in New Zealand
New Zealand Sculpture and Sculptors
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Don't forget YouTube as a way to expose yourself to New Zealand music; I've highlighted a few of my favourites at http://www.bioneural.net/2006/12/15/great-new-zealand-music-on-youtube/. Recently went to a Bic Runga "acoustic winery tour"; if you haven't come across her do check out the previews on iTunes.
Posted by: Bruce | March 12, 2007 at 01:01 AM