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Kia Ora! and welcome to our Sept/Oct 2006 issue of e-Newz! |
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Welcome to the September/October 2006 issue of Enews. Once again, have for you an issue with a range of remarkable stories and information about NZSHK events we have run and others that are coming up. At the same time, in this issue we take time to pay tribute to influential people who have passed away in the past months.  |
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NZSHK welcomes all its new members! Indeed, the society is growing and we are glad to connect with more Kiwis here in Hong Kong. For further details on membership updates, please read on the report of Membership Convener John Morgan.
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There really is nothing like being a NZSHK member as your membership entitles you to a wide variety of benefits and special offers that range from privileges from Air New Zealand to special discounts from NZ Focus Centre and Skitz Sports Bar. Read on for more Benefits Update. |
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Get your signed memorabilia from your favourite Sixes Cricket Team on Thursday, 9th November 2006 to be held at the Kowloon Cricket Club. Have a chance to be part of the auction and tag your young lads along with you for them to get FREE miniature cricket bats signed by all team members. |
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“Never forget where you’ve come from.” -- These are the very words of All Blacks winger and full back legend Glen Osborne, who flew up on his own for the Sevens Long Lunch. Glen Osborne came with nothing but experience, inspiring thoughts, a few laughs and memoirs of a successful All Black. |
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They sailed and conquered the ports of Asia, not with their artilleries and booming cannonballs, but with their hospitality and the Ka Mete Haka. Read on to find out how the sailors of the Royal New Zealand Navy Ships made the NZSHK feel at home on board the ANZAC Class Frigate HMNZS Te Kaha and the HMNZS Endeavour. |
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 After many years of success and over 30 Gold medals won at national and international competition for the best Sauvignon Blanc, Honorary Kiwis John and Jennifer Joslin extend their gratitude to all the people who have inspired and supported them all the way as they recently sold the MudHouse winery – one of New Zealand’s finest and among the world’s best.
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He gained worldwide recognition with a fairly small budget and Eight Broken Fingers, allegorically scrutinizing the socioeconomic and political strata of two colonial powers while intricately intertwining the element of love in it. New Zealand will be forever proud of Auckland filmmaker Michael Thorp as he bags the Best Foreign Film award at the FAIF International Film Festival in Hollywood. |
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 “Sleep so you may dream, sleep more so you may achieve your dreams.” Absurd as it may seem, but sleeping at work may be the solution to increase productivity and efficiency of people in the workplace. Scientists at the Massey University Sleep/Wake Research Centre encourage employers to let their staff sleep on the job in order to raise their performance. |
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 A mighty kauri has fallen as Maori Queen Te Arikinui Dame Te Atairangi-kaahu succumbs to failing health. Dame Te Ata will always be remembered for her strong leadership, compassion and dedication to promoting Maori culture in the 40 years she has been on the throne. The NZSHK joins the whole nation in paying tribute to one of Maoridom's most respected leaders.
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As Tuheitia Paki assumes leadership of the Maoridom, the seventh Maori monarch is allowed to grieve the death of his mother Arikinui Dame Te Atairangikaahu, before performing formal duties for the Kingitanga movement. As the New King of Maoridom, Tuheitia Paki is seen as a man of the people and an advocate for Maori traditions. |
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Distinguished academic and paramount chief of the Ngati Whatua Maori tribe Sir Hugh Kawharu dies at age 79. A leader of great mana and dignity, Sir Kawharu will always be held in the highest regard for his dedication and hard work for the Maori people. |
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 He’s drunkenly creative yet soberly wealthy…Find out how on a shoestring budget, this young wine connoisseur became a millionaire as his brainchild 42 BELOW garners international recognition and skyrocketing sales. Indeed, 42 BELOW proves that New Zealanders too, can make great, super premium vodka. |
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Be merry with the flavour of the vineyards with this gold medalist winner at the prestigious annual wine competition Battle of Bosworth McLaren Vale, South Australia. Go back in time as you sip this organic wine combined with the traditional vinification and natural minimal processing…to start drinking up and unwinding, http://www.winenthings.com |
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Join us at Kiwi KonnectioNZ held every last Friday of the month. Next one's on 27th October at Some-place Else, Sheraton Hotel, TST. Kiwi Konnectionz runs between 6:30-9PM. Enjoy Happy Hour prices - buy one, get one free - and free snacks. Paid up NZSHK members can enjoy a free drink and anyone who joins on the night can also enjoy a free drink. This will be the last event at the Sheraton, as the venue will close for major renovations at the end of October. Your suggestions on where we should hold future KK events will be welcome.
