The last time I communicated with an Iwi (Maori Tribal) person we were brainstorming innovation for the tribe. One of the ideas discussed were “celebrity rehab centers” and “old folks homes by the sea” as a part of tribal development. being rich in manaakitanga, Maori hold a real key, towards rehabilitating people the world over, [...]
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IWI INNOVATION – CELEBRITY REHAB CENTERS
Posted: November 13, 2011 in Aotearoa New Zealand, Bio-Pharmaceuticals, Bio-Technology, Celebrity Rehab, Christianity, Emotional Pain, Employment, Encouragement, Entrepreneurs, Grey Power, Health & Beauty, Health Care, Hobsonville, Innovation, Iwi Biz Partners, Manaakitanga, Maori, New Zealand, Ngati Whatua, Ngati Whatua o Kaipara, Pharmaceutical Companies, Property Development, Rehab Centers, Rest HomesZAC GUILFORD’S GOOD SAMARITAN CELEBRITY REHAB COMEBACK IS UNDERWAY
Posted: November 13, 2011 in Celebrity Rehab, Entertainment Celebrity News, Entertainment Distribution, Entertainment News, Rarotonga, Zac GuildfordThis morning I was awaken to the news on the Kiwi TV, that young rugby football star, Zachary Guilford, had gone to a friend’s wedding on the tropical paradise of Rarotonga, where he’d had a bit too much to drink. In his state of revelry, Zach had punched a man who looked similar to his [...]
ELECTION CAMPAIGN NEWS – THE RACIST WITH NO TEETH
Posted: November 13, 2011 in Combating Racism, Combatting Racism, Election Campaigns, Maori, New Zealand, Politics, Polynesian, YouthIn New Zealand election campaign news, what politician whose name rhymes with “crash” is touting policies and electoral reform that is most damaging to Maori youth, teens and children? His policies are unwise as Maori youth are the new energy of innovative visionaries in New Zealand to grow the economy ahead. Although he’s plugging his [...]
… is water. [New survey results tomorrow] ~Posted by Horiwood.Com, Aotearoa New Zealand, Polynesia Asia-Pacific. 13.11.11~
SHANE JONES IS A POLITICIAN NEW ZEALAND’S NEW ENERGY NEEDS
Posted: November 13, 2011 in Energy, New Zealand, Politics, Science, Shane Jones, YouthIt takes a broadcaster like Paul Holmes to showcase the political talents of Shane Jones, an MP in New Zealand for Auckland City. If it wasn’t for Paul, we wouldn’t see as much of Shane, as New Zealand would like, or needs to. In addition, we also have been a bit census results deprived, heading [...]
I was so impressed with the recent Aotearoa Film and TV Awards line up of creative nominees and winners. We have such a bright array of hardworking and talented people in New Zealand. The show ended on Adele‘s Fire To The Rain Song. This one going out for all teenagers in New Zealand, the unemployed, [...]
OIL WRANGLING TECHNIQUE DEBATES – GOP CANDIDATES TALK US FOREIGN POLICY AND WATERBOARDING
Posted: November 13, 2011 in America, Foreign Affairs, Politics, Washington D.CGOP CANDIDATES: LET’S WATERBOARD REPUBLICAN HOPEFULS DEBATE FOREIGN POLICY Perry: Foreign Aid Will ‘Start Off At Zero’ – Even Israel.. Romney: If Obama Is Elected, Iran Will Get Nuclear Weapon.. Bachmann: Obama Making ‘Very Fatal Decision’.. Huntsman On Afghanistan: ‘It’s Time To Come Home’.. MORE The GOP candidates are a total side show this year. [...]
So, what New Zealand politician whose team wanted to introduce secret spy privileges into citizens private homes (that’s porno ew!), is now crying in their cup of cha, that one of their over-hyped political dates could have been bugged by News of The World bosses? Who would have thought?! That’s a little bit decrybaby though, [...]
SHANE CAMERON AND MONTY BETHAM ARE MATCH FIT FOR FIERCE BOXING BOUT
Posted: November 13, 2011 in Boxing, Monty Betham, Shane Cameron, Sports, Sports Horiwood, Sports PsychologyFormer rugby league football player and occasional boxer, Monty Betham‘s is heading back to the boxing ring. Undefeated in five pro boxing fights, Betham who last boxed four years ago is now putting back on his gloves when Monty gets set to take on Fight For Life Champion, Shane Cameron. Referring to his former boxing [...]
FOOTBALL COACH’S SEXUALITY COACH, SY ROGERS, WOWS A NEW ZEALAND AUDIENCE
Posted: November 13, 2011 in America, Celebrity Speakers, Football, Sy RogersSo, I go and hear ex-Hawaii military lad and sexuality coach, Sy Rogers, for the second time in a week, talk about sexuality and being a spiritual winner. When he took to the stage for his Kiwi audience, Sy laughed saying, “I know! I look like a football player, right?!” Delivering a “rich word,” Sy [...]
BOXING NEWS – MANNY PAQUIAO RETAINS TITLE FROM JUAN MANUEL MARQUEZ
Posted: November 13, 2011 in Boxing, Juan Manuel Marquez, Manny Pacquiao, Mexico, PhilippinesAccording to the Los Angeles Times Blog: “The time had come for Manny Pacquiao to act on his desire to convincingly defeat Juan Manuel Marquez, his great rival from Mexico. With the World Boxing Organization welterweight title on the line, Pacquiao received as well as he gave on Saturday night at the sold-out MGM Grand [...]
Maori people are so talented. Who does not respect these amazing people?! :) Here’s some vintage Stan Walker with his version of The Climb. Magnificent. ~Posted by Horiwood.Com, Aotearoa New Zealand, Polynesia Asia-Pacific. 12.11.11~
GREENS FURY AS US MILITARY UP PRESENCE IN AUSTRALIA – BLOCKING CHINA’S INFLUENCE IN SOUTH PACIFIC
Posted: November 12, 2011 in America, Australia, Military, PoliticsPhillip Coorey writes whatever happned to renewable energy? Not everyone is happy in Australia that the USA wants to be Australia based more. Some see it as a move to block China’s influence in the South Pacific. Is America lining up to influence more of South Pacific oil and mineral supplies the United States’ way, [...]
MIRANDA KERR, VICTORIA’S SECRET RUNWAY 2011
Posted: November 12, 2011 in Awesome Aussies, Miranda Kerr, ModelsWorking mother, Miranda Kerr, is back on the runway for Victoria’s Secret fashion show 2011. Click to play video – Miranda Kerr on runway for Victoria’s Secret ~Posted by Horiood.Com, Aotearoa New Zealand, Polynesia Asia-Pacific. 12.11.11~
Mt Aoraki is majestic in scope. To find out how to get there, go here. To fly there, jet here. Get elevated. Y not?! [Photo PB] ~Posted by Horiwood.Com, Aotearoa New Zealand, Polynesia Asia-Pacific. 12.11.11~
PETE BUCKLEY, ADVENTURER PHOTOGRHER AUTHOR, SAYS KIA ORA
Posted: November 12, 2011 in New Zealand, Pete Buckley, Photography, UKWriting in today is Pete Buckley who writes: “Kia ora – thanks for using the Ngauruhoe photo and so good to hear Miley Cyrus is a nice person.” Something about Pete: “Hi I’m Pete and I’m an author, having written such tales as 31 Days in a Campervan and A Long Walk in the Alps [...]
THE HORIWOOD TOP TEN – DAVID NELSON AND KELSI REICH FOOTBALL NEWS
Posted: November 12, 2011 in Buffalo Bills, Dallas Cowboys, David Nelson, Football, Horiwood Top 10, Kelsi Reich, Sports, Sports HoriwoodGosh, looking at our top ten today, I have to say, it’s quite eclectic. As usual. The Horiwood Top Ten today are: 1. Just Breathe – Miley Cyrus 2. William Ramos – Kidnapped Baseballer & Chris Martin – Black Caps cricket 3. Eminem‘s marketing power 4. Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show 2010 5. Poetry – Dinner [...]
RACHEL POUPOUARE REMEMBERS ELLIOT MATTHEW ROBERT POUPOUARE’S BIG FUN LIFE
Posted: November 12, 2011 in Astro, Auckland City, Brian Bradley, Cook Islands, Elliot Poupouare, Eminem, New Zealand, Rachel Poupouare, Reality TV Stars, Teenagers, X Factor10 weeks ago, Elliot Matthew Robert Poupouare passed away. He was a bright 17 year-old and he died at a party at one of his friends place. Keen on rugby, Elliot was planning on studying statistics, calculus, mathematics. All skills New Zealand’s strong future needs. Today his sister Rachel writes in: “thank u so much [...]
COMING HOME – VETERAN’S DAY FOCUSES ON READJUSTING TROOPS INTO COMMUNITY LIFE
Posted: November 12, 2011 in America, Community, MilitaryHappy Veteran’s Day America! ~Posted by Horiwood.Com, Aotearoa New Zealand, Polynesia Asia-Pacific.
MIRACLE BERRY! THE ANTI-AGEING INDUSTRY IS WORTH $112 BILLION IN THE USA
Posted: November 12, 2011 in Grey PowerReading the paper today, I notice that $112 billion is the figure thrown at the valuation of the anti-ageing industry in the USA. “It has grown over the period of a decade, funded allegedly by anxious rich Americans,” says David Murdock 88, whose research center believes that apple skins and blueberries, prolong life. Above:The World [...]
ANGELINA JOLIE VISITS VIETNAM
Posted: November 11, 2011 in Angelina Jolie, Entertainment Celebrity News, Entertainment Distribution, Entertainment News, Hollywood Entertainment News, Pax Jolie-Pitt, VietnamAngelina Jolie Brings Son To Vietnam For First Visit Since Adoption Kim Receiving Threats?.. Leo Through The Years.. Suri’s Silly Faces.. Demi’s Daring Dress ~Posted by Horiwood.Com, Aotearoa New Zealand, Polynesia Asia-Pacific. 12.11.11~
COLDPLAY’S LIVE PERFORMANCE ON THE ELLEN SHOW
Posted: November 11, 2011 in Coldplay, Ellen, Justin TimberlakeColdplay just keep getting better and better. Here’s the lad’s performance on the Ellen TV Show. Interview can be found here: Favorite quote: “We don’t do much television, because radio likes us more.” Lead singer, Chris Martin also jests that Gwyneth Paltrow has “been a great beard for [him] for many years now.” Lol! ~Posted [...]
FRED GREENWOOD’S ROAD TO CHILD WELL BEING – LEST WE FORGET: THE AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF A HIDDEN CHILD HOLOCAUST SURVIVOR IS A STUDY
Posted: November 11, 2011 in Children, Community, Compassion, Greed, HolocaustFred Greenwood, the author who penned Lest We Forget: The Autobiography of a ‘Hidden Child’ Holocaust Survivor was born in The Netherlands. Greenwood and was only 10 years of age in1940 when the greedy Nazis occupied his homeland. Greenwood was hidden for two years by his non-Jewish neighbors amongst 14 homes during a time where [...]
[Photo - Kaipara harbor, Aotea/ Shelly Beach]. Helensville History: “For the last million years restless Tai Tama Tane, the Tasman Sea of the Pakeha, has been casting up sand on a thirty-mile beach just north of Auckland. In the beginning the tiny grains collected and grew into a long narrow bar separating the ocean from [...]
ELECTION CAMPAIGN NEWS, PARNELL – 12.11.11
Posted: November 11, 2011 in New Zealand, Politics, Paris, Helensville, Election Campaigns, Parnell, EpsomSo, two Kings College toffs go to a cafe. Ka-Ching! That’s all. ~Posted by Horiwood.Com, Aotearoa New Zealand, Polynesia Asia-Pacific. 12.11.11~
THE HORIWOOD TOP TEN – 11.11.11
Posted: November 11, 2011 in America, Entertainment Celebrity News, Entertainment Distribution, Entertainment News, Horiwood Top 10, Humor, Oopsology, Politics, Rick PerryPolitical Humor for the oopsology art of no brainer moments, (they can happen!), Texas lad Rick Perry showed signs of Daddy George W. Jr during a live debate – WATCH: Rick Perry Laugh At Himself On ‘Letterman’. Horiwood.Com’s Top Ten today are: 1. Faith Hill – CMA’s 2011 2. Kapa Haka Winners – Rangatahi 2011 [...]
TALL POPPY TRIBUTE – 11.11.11
Posted: November 11, 2011 in Military Families, Tall Poppy, Willie ApiataAt the time of writing, the request for “tall poppy” is the no.1 request on this blog. Here’s a snapshot of that view via a Hollywood window. The term and the expression “tall poppy” can mean these three meanings: “Someone with high social standing, or someone who thinks they have such a standing or is [...]
US DOMESTIC – TOP BOX OFFICE MOVIES – 11.11.11
Posted: November 11, 2011 in Box Office Stars, Movie NewsBox Office Mojo puts the top ten movies in the USA as follows. Tower Heist is no.1: Rank* Title Monday 11/7 Tuesday 11/8 Wednesday 11/9 Thursday 11/10 1 TOWER HEIST Universal 3,367 $1,515,150 -72.3% / $450 $25,540,340 / 4 $1,969,695 +30% / $585 $27,510,035 / 5 $1,380,470 -29.9% / $410 $28,890,505 / 6 N/A 2 [...]
GLENN CLOSE AND VIOLA DAVIS – THE ACTRESS ROUND TABLE INTERVIEW
Posted: November 11, 2011 in Glenn Close, Viola DavisThe Actresses Roundtable: Part 3 Glenn Close and Viola Davis tell us how they deal with a bad revie… Watch video ~Posted by Horiwood.Com, Aotearoa New Zealand, Polynesia Asia-Pacific. 11.11.11~