Ngati Whatua, Te Rarawa and Ngati Kahu ki Whaingaroa are working together with a Chinese biz partner, to lay a fibre optic broadband copper cable from Tamaki Makaurau (Auckland) through the Kaipara, up to Whangarei. The goal is to put back revenues into Northland (Te Tai Tokerau) and not deplete Northland of finances. Datalight’s Roger [...]
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DATALIGHT AND CHINA WORK WITH IWI BIZ PARTNERS TO FURTHER BROADBAND FROM AUCKLAND TO NORTHLAND
Posted: August 31, 2011 in Broadband Players, China, Cross-Cultural Narratives, Datalight, Entertainment Celebrity News, Entertainment Distribution, Entertainment News, Entrepreneurs, Information Sharing, Innovation, Intellectual Property, Intellectual Property Rights, IT, Iwi Biz Partners, Leadership, New Zealand, Ngati Kahu ki Whaingaroa, Ngati Whatua, Northland, Roger MacDonald, Te Rarawa, Te Tai Tokerau, Whangarei City0
COUSIN MEI HILL – HONE TUWHARE POETRY ON A SELWYN MURU, WAHAROA GATEWAY AT AOTEA
Posted: August 31, 2011 in Aotearoa New Zealand, Aroha, Art, Art Galleries, Auckland City, Hone Tuwhare, Mei Hill, Ngati Whatua, Selwyn Muru, WhanauIt was not long past sunrise, and there she was my cousin Mei Hill, Woman Wha Standing waiting at the mouth of Waharoa by Muru underneath the copper saxophone and guitar beneath the timeless kupu of Hone Tuwhare. Hone said: Stop your snivelling creek-bed: come rain hail and flood-water laugh again. Her Whatua ring said: home key. [...]
CRY OF THE BROKEN LYRICS FOR OXFAM SOMALIA APPEAL, 2011
Posted: August 31, 2011 in Australia, Humanitarian Angels on Horiwood.Com, SomaliaRight now I’m mellowing to the sounds of Cry of The Broken by the crazy creative kids of Hillsong. I’m digging it! I write from a nation once shaken by an earthquake tragedy, now rebuilding with a deeper awareness of life is precious for all people, including the people of Somalia. Whenever we give to [...]
COOL MUSIC ART – SOMEBODY THAT I USED TO KNOW by GOTYE feat KIMBRA
Posted: August 31, 2011 in Art, Art Galleries, artist, Gotye, Kimbra, Music Industry News, Music VideosHave you seen this music video yet, for Gotye feat Kimbra‘s new song, Somebody That I Used To Know. It’s a beauty in that arts, Brit-pop way. Very Peter Gabriel. The song currently sits at no.2 on the New Zealand Top 40 charts. To see more of Kiwi’s eclectic music tastes and favorite artists, go [...]
THE BRITISH LIONS ARRIVE IN NZ – TOP BLOG POST TODAY – JAMES STUNT PROPOSES TO PETRA ECCLESTONE
Posted: August 30, 2011 in Billionaire HQ on Horiwood.Com, Billionaire Women, Billionaires, British Lions Rugby Team, California, Entertainment Celebrity News, Entertainment News, Hollywood Entertainment News, Hollywood Today, James Stunt, Petra Ecclestone, Romance, UK, Weddings, Young HollywoodWhen you’re a rugby fan of all things rugby, and yet you maintain a Hollywood content mixed model, New Zealand news blog with a view of the globe… you know that the British Lions have touched down in New Zealand for Rugby World Cup when…. your top blog post, the day after their arrival is… [...]
HEKIA PARATA TALKS OIL PROSPECTING’S NEW RULES – SUSTAINABILITY IS THE REAL OIL
Posted: August 30, 2011 in Adam Bennett, Aotearoa New Zealand, Gas Drilling, Geothermal Ngati Whatua, Hekia Parata, Hydro Energy, Iwi Biz Partners, Minerals Mining, New Zealand, Ngati Porou, Ngati Whatua, Nick Smith, Oceans, oil, Wind EnergyOil prospecting by offshore companies is always going to be a big topic of debate in New Zealand. On one hand, we all drive cars that use petrol and oil, so we can’t be two self righteous about it, in a nation that has more cars per head of capita (Toyota mainly) than most nations [...]
MTV VMA AWARD WINNERS 2011, CALIFORNIA USA
Posted: August 30, 2011 in Katy Perry, Music Industry NewsNo surprises here… Katy Perry cleaned up at the MTV VMA Music Awards taking top video with Firework. The full list of winners this year are: 2011 MTV VMAs Winners: Video of the Year: Katy Perry, “Firework” Best Female Video: Lady Gaga, “Born This Way” Best New Artist: Tyler, The Creator, “Yonkers” Best Male Video: [...]
LIQUID ECONOMIES – IRRIGATION’S LUSH FUTURE IN NEW ZEALAND AND CLEANING OUR WATERWAYS
Posted: August 30, 2011 in Africa, Agriculture, I have a Dream, Indigenous Thinking, Maori, New Zealand, Ngapuhi, Ngati Wai, Ngati Whatua, WaterWater has always been a motif of this blog since it began originally in Hollywood, California. Being an Indigenous-Kiwi from the Ngati Whatua and Ngapuhi Iwi, I get really excited when I think of water and irrigation’s potential, not only to grow Maori assets and New Zealand’s emerging, “liquid economy” through irrigation’s boost of [...]
RATING HOT IN NZ – FROM HOLLYWOOD: 10 RUGBY FOOTBALL STARS FROM NEW ZEALAND’S ALL BLACKS TEAM 2009
Posted: August 30, 2011 in New Zealand All Blacks, Rugby, Sports, Sports HoriwoodFROM HOLLYWOOD: 10 RUGBY FOOTBALL STARS FROM NEW ZEALAND’S ALL BLACKS TEAM 2009.
NEW YORK – A SLIGHT REPRIEVE – HURRICANE IRENE GETS DOWNGRADED TO A TROPICAL STORM
Posted: August 29, 2011 in John Campbell, New York, New ZealandFor the latest on New York City news, in light of Hurricane Irene’s tropical storm effects, head to The Huffington Post. In good news for the Big Apple,Irene’s effects weren’t as devastating as weather pundits predicted. The hurricane has been downgraded to a tropical storm. Meanwhile, residents still in NYC, are in hunker down mode. [...]
GROOVY MUSIC – OLD SCHOOL ADEAZE – A LIFE WITH YOU
Posted: August 28, 2011 in Adeaze, Auckland City, Community, Family Vs Fame, Lasi Su'aWe have so many good things to be thankful for. This song by Adeaze from back in the day, reminds me how gratitude is a virtue we all can cultivate perhaps. A sense of healthy gratitude and respect for the value of life, makes us a stronger society. Enjoy the mellow sounds of siblings singing [...]
BEST TV INTERVIEW – PAUL HOLMES FEATURES RICHARD WILKINSON – TESTING “THE SPIRIT LEVEL,” NEW ZEALAND
Posted: August 28, 2011 in drugs, Inequality, New Zealand, Richard Wilkinson, Trends, Trust, UK, United NationsEconomic equality is a win win when everyone wins fairly, by being considerate of wealth creation potential and sharing jobs and reward for labor and effort, fairly. This morning my hori eyeballs were glued to the TV screen when Paul Holmes, announced that reporter Guy E-Spinner was going to do an interview with Richard Wilkinson, co-author of [...]
ROUSTAM TARIKO’S RUSSIAN CRUSH FOR KIWI VODKA DRINKERS IS UPON US
Posted: August 28, 2011 in Billionaire HQ on Horiwood.Com, Billionaires, New Zealand, Roustam Tariko, Russia, Tatiana Kucharova[Russki Standart Group CEO Rustam Tariko (left) with Miss World 2006 Tatiana Kucharova] Russian billionaire Roustam Tariko is the latest international jetsetter to announce plans to attend the Rugby World Cup – and he is bringing Miss Russia for company. Tariko, the owner of Russian Standard Vodka, will attend the match between Russia and the [...]
RACHEL HUNTER SIGHTED AT CEDAR SINAI AS KIMBERLY STEWART AND BENICIO DEL TORO WELCOME BABY DELILAH
Posted: August 28, 2011 in California, New Zealand, Oscars, Puerto Rico, Rachel Hunter, Renee Stewart, Sean Stewart, UKWhat’s Rachel Hunter up to? Kiwi supermom, Rachel Hunter was spotted with daughter Renee Stewart leaving Cedar Sinai Hospital in West Hollywood this weekend. Hunter’s former step daughter, model Kimberly Stewart gave birth to her first child, while the baby’s father Oscar winner, Benicio del Toro was present at the birth. Already, tabloid magazines in [...]
THE WALLABIES, RADIKE SAMO’S RUGBY TRY, AGAINST THE ALL BLACKS
Posted: August 28, 2011 in Afro Stylez, Australia, Brisbaine, Fiji, New Zealand, Rugby, Sports, Sports HoriwoodFijian-born Australian lad, Radike Samo‘s try against the New Zealand All Blacks rugby football team last night, has everyone searching today in rugby world on the www. The Wallabies of Australia took the tri-nations crown last night, 25-20 at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane. Watch Samo in action above. According to the New Zealand Herald, most [...]
“HOUSING AND JOBS” SAYS BERNANKE ABOUT WASHINGTON’S MAIN PRIORITIES
Posted: August 27, 2011 in America, Ben Bernanke, EmploymentMr. Bernanke’s Warning, Washington needs to stop the political antics and focus on housing and jobs. Fair comment via The New York Times today. The same sentiment can be shared for New Zealand too, heading into an election this year. I think jobs are a big topic on most nations lists. Creativity is needed. ~Posted [...]
MICHAEL JONES FAMILY ROCK OUT FOR RUGBY FOOTBALL STARS STATUE UNVEILING
Posted: August 27, 2011 in Michael Jones, Rugby, Sports, Sports Horiwood, Sports Talent ManagementWatch Sports TV: Michael Jones’ famous try unveiled in bronze (3:01). A fine sporting leader of New Zealand rugby football is honored. Nice TV. ~Posted by Horiwood.Com, Aotearoa New Zealand, Polynesia Asia-Pacific. 26.8.11~
GOD IS ABLE LYRICS – FOR NEW YORK CITY – 27.8.11
Posted: August 27, 2011 in America, Australia, Ben Fielding, Guitar, New Jersey, New Media, New York, New Zealand, Reuben Morgan, Song LyricsSurrealist blogging: Today I woke up with words spoken into my spirit throughout the night. The words were, “I lay before you, life and death. Choose life.” I didn’t know who these words were given to me specifically for, yet they arrived with an incredible peaceful feeling. The second words were “For I know the plans [...]
The hottest blog post on Horiwood.Com right now is: NBC, UNIVERSAL SPORTS NETWORK AND RUGBY WORLD CUP 2011. ~Horiwood.Com, Aotearoa New Zealand, Polynesia Asia-Pacific. 27.8.11
HELEN CLARK AND DAME CATHERINE TIZARD CATCH UP
Posted: August 24, 2011 in Africa, Auckland City, Dame Catherine Tizard, Education, Ethiopia, Helen Clark, Kenya, Leadership, Maori, Mt Eden, New York, New Zealand, Ngapuhi, Ngati Whatua, Ngati Whatua o Kaipara, Oamaru, Somalia, United NationsThe sea of humanity is like a beach, where all people should be well nourished and fed. When I last looked at news of Helen Clark, New Zealand’s first democratically elected female Prime Minister in the nation that was first to give women the vote in the world, she was visiting her home nation. She [...]
MAORI TECH BIZ ADVANCEMENT – CHINA BEGINS FUNDING MAORI FIBRE OPTIC CABLE STRATEGIES
Posted: August 24, 2011 in Broadband Players, China, Maori, Oceans, oilTe Karere News: A Chinese company help funds Maori-owned fibre optic-cable. People of Raukumara warn South Island hapu of oil exploration. Judge throws Benji’s case out – NZ rower brings home gold from Hungary. ~Posted by Horiwood.Com, Aotearoa New Zealand, Polynesia Asia-Pacific. 24.8.11~
8,000 IRISH LADS ARE IMPORTED TO NEW ZEALAND FOR CHRISTCHURCH REBUILD
Posted: August 24, 2011 in America, Comedians, haka, Hollywood Entertainment News, Ireland, Maori, Quentin TarantinoIt must be that our gene pool in New Zealand needs some Irish humor in our funny mix, because the New Zealand government has agreed to import 8,000 Irish lads (tradespeople) into New Zealand to help rebuild Christchurch City into a premium city of the South Island. I am reminded of American dandy comedian at [...]
WORLD CUP RUGBY TEAM 2011 – THE FULL OFFICIAL ALL BLACKS TEAM SELECTION, EDEN PARK NEWS
Posted: August 24, 2011 in Adam Thompson, Ali Williams, America, Andrew Hore, Andy Ellis, Anthony Boric, Aotearoa New Zealand, Art, Art Galleries, Asia-Pacific, Ben Franks, Brad Thorn, Colin Slade, Conrad Smith, Corey Flynn, Cory Jane, Daniel Carter, Entertainment Celebrity News, Entertainment Distribution, Entertainment News, Football, Foreign Affairs, Graham Henry, Isaia Toeava, Israel Dagg, Jerome Kaino, Jimmy Cowan, Kevin Mealamu, Kieran Read, Ma'a Nonu, Mills Muliaina, New Zealand, New Zealand All Blacks, Ngapuhi, Owen Franks, Richard Kahui, Richic McCaw, Richie McCaw, Rugby, Rugby World Cup, Sonny Bill Williams, Sports Horiwood, Sports Psychology, Sports Talent Management, Tony Woodcock, Victor Vito, World News, Zac GuildfordYesterday, Graham Henry, the coach of the New Zealand All Blacks, host nation for Rugby World Cup 2011, named his official team. Here it is: Forwards: Hookers Corey Flynn, Canterbury (14 tests) Andrew Hore, Taranaki (54) Keven Mealamu, Auckland (85) Props John Afoa, Auckland (33) Ben Franks, Tasman (11) Owen Franks, Canterbury (23) Tony Woodcock, [...]
RIA’S ALL MY LADIES FOR BABY MOMMAS GETTING THEIR DIPLOMAS – CHRISTINA KOUTSIMANIS SHINES
Posted: August 24, 2011 in Actors, Asia Pacific, Asia-Pacific, Australia, Ava, Education, Employment, Entertainment Celebrity News, Greece, Hip Hop Community, Hollywood Entertainment News, Kool Kiwis, Music Industry News, New Zealand, Polynesian, Pop Cultural Commentary, RIA, Samoa, Song Lyrics, Song Writers, Teen MomsYes it is true. I’m a big fan of RIA‘s song, All My Ladies. She’s a new hip hop music songwriting talent, who knows how to rock Auckland The Supercity out with cleverly written new tunes! RIA’s lyrics are empowering for hard working girls across the world, many of whom are hard working baby momma’s like Christina [...]
WAIWERA, ROHE OF NGATI WHATUA IS A BEAUTIFUL THERMAL, COASTAL PLACE
Posted: August 24, 2011 in Beaches, Ngati Whatua, Ngati Whatua o Kaipara, WaiweraEver been to Waiwera? When visiting New Zealand, you should. It’s beautiful. ~Posted by Horiwood.Com, Aotearoa New Zealand, Polynesia Asia-Pacific. 24.8.11~
HOLLYWOOD STARS WHO MAKE THE CUT AT THE KIWI-INDIAN CORNER STORE -24th August 2011
Posted: August 24, 2011 in Asia Pacific, Auckland City, Beyonce Knowles, Bollywood, Hollywood Entertainment News, Khloe Kardashian, Kim Kardashian, Kourtney Kardashian, Magazine Covers, New Zealand, Polynesian, Pop Art, TrendsAt the local corner store dairy today in New Zealand, I got a major case of “am I in Hollywood, Bollywood or New Zealand?” surreality… when I saw these magazine posters at the local “7-11″ dairy store. Seeing so many pictures of America’s biggest stars in New Zealand in my neighborhood, made me think I’d [...]
WHEN SAM MORGAN SAYS “LET’S LAY FIBRE OPTIC CABLE” TO AMERICA – MOST OF NEW ZEALAND, SAYS HECK YEAH!
Posted: August 24, 2011 in America, Australia, Broadband Players, Kool Kiwis, New Zealand, Sam Morgan, Sir Stephen TindallBetter IT and internet cables are the future of all coms and media and biz roads in New Zealand (perhaps globally too). Secure internet cables then, that carry the nations, brainwaves that are transcribed into biz plans, IP design blueprints, patent worthy ideas are needed. New Zealanders in particularly, increasingly feel the need for New [...]
