Walkabout: The Naked and Famous at First Avenue

The Naked and Famous

[ October 8, 2011; 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. ] New Zealand indie band The Naked and Famous are playing the First Avenue Mainroom on Oct 8, 2011. The Naked And Famous formed in Auckland, New Zealand, in 2008. After releasing two critically acclaimed EPs, the group exploded onto the world stage after their self-released single “Young Blood” debuted at number one in their home [...] Read more »

ANZAA Video of the Week: Rugby World Cup ‘NZ’s opportunity to shine’

This won’t be the last mention of the Rugby World Cup on this website, but 100 days out before the Cup begins on Sept 9, 2011, and excitement is clearly already beginning to build in New Zealand. As Prime Minister John Key says “The Rugby World Cup is close enough to taste.” Bookmark on Delicious [...] Read more »

ANZAA Video of the Week: Kiwi Q-Sub Two-person Submarine

Kiwi ingenuity plumbs new depths with the unveiling of Hugh Fulton’s Q-Sub at the Hutchwilco New Zealand Boat Show in Auckland earlier this month. Billed as the world’s first “recreational” submarine, the 3.5 tonne two-seater will be able to dive to over 120m, and reach a surface speed of 20 knots. Sea trials are expected [...] Read more »