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Qantas Television Awards : TV 3 is tops on New Zealand TV
2007-11-25 14:03:12
Can we have a round of (canned) applause for TV 3? They took out the major awards in the 2007 Qantas Television Awards on the weekend. Outrageous success for Outrageous Fortune Robyn Malcolm (remember her in a sensible nurse’s uniform on Shortland Street?) won Best TV Drama Actress for her role in hilarious New Zealand comedy Outrageous Fortune (yes, you read that right). And just to prove Outrageous Fortune really is getting the laughs, that show also grabbed the number one spots for Best Drama, Best Actor (Antony Starr) and Best Script. Best news and current affairs For newsy things on the box, 3 News was the winner on the night. Duncan Garner, 3 News political reporter, received a nod for TV Journalist of the Year and Best News Reporting. 60 Minutes was winner of Best Current Affairs Series (and perhaps Most Sensational too?). Mark Sainsbury won the coveted Best Presenter award for his role on Close Up, in which judges said he displayed a “direct and engaging on air mann
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New Zealand Windows OS statistics from October 2007
2007-11-25 13:55:14
The new Windows operating system (OS for short), Windows Vista, was launched on the 30th of January 2007 in what Microsoft described as “the most significant product launch in Microsoft history.” Since then, early adopters have been buying Windows Vista and most new PC’s on the shelves in New Zealand stores are pre-loaded with the operating system. The NZS.com statistics from October 2007 show that 8.59% of Windows users are accessing NZS.com from PC’s with the Vista OS and a whopping 84.09% are still using Windows XP. So, what are the differences in the new(ish) Windows Vista OS? Easy on the eye - the new Aero interface is visually enticing, with a clean, modern look. Desktop search functionality - this helps users find information on their PC’s and organize them using handy virtual folders. It’s easier to identify documents using their icons, which now display the first page of the document. Advanced document framework - XPS makes it easier to use
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Is Facebook worth US$15 billion?
2007-12-06 15:54:14
Microsoft has paid US$240 million for a 1.6% stake in social networking site, Facebook , making the company instantly worth US$15 billion . Does this statement ring true? My view on this is that it’s a ridiculous theory. Sure, if you do the maths considering current equity positions, it might come to $15 billion, but is that really what Microsoft is buying into? The most important part of the press release tells us that Microsoft is now the exclusive advertising partner for Facebook until the year 2011. The 1.6% equity stake is just extra gravy. Similarly, Google paid US$900 million for exclusive advertising rights for MySpace a few years ago. If they had received a 1.6% share, does that make MySpace worth some multiplicative factor of $900 million? If the press release had simply said, Microsoft pays $250 million for exclusive advertising rights, no one would have batted an eye. Microsoft has not paid US$15 billion for Facebook, but rather has purchased advertising rights. But I t


New Zealand Google search statistics 2007
2007-12-04 22:49:42
What are Kiwis searching for online? Recently released 2007 search stats from Google show clear (and unsurprising) favourites in New Zealand search trends. Top Google Searches: Bebo TradeMe YouTube Hotmail Gmail It’s great to have a New Zealand site in the top five searches - and what a phenomenon that NZ online auction site has become. As someone who’s navigated A LOT of the New Zealand Web space, I can tell you there are many copy-cat TradeMe’s out there, although it seems they’re fighting a losing battle on this one. Other interesting top search results were the rising stars of the search phrase world, as compared to 2006 search statistics. Fastest Rising Searches: Facebook Rugby World Cup Americas Cup YouTube Cricket World Cup Grabaseat Bebo Kiwisaver Heroes Vector Arena These results show an intriguing mix of social networking sites (international, but with large New Zealand community bases) and sports events (although all the online searching in th


Swicki’s out of Beta
2007-12-04 21:10:12
Earlier this week Eurekster, a New Zealand company working on vertical search engines called ‘Swicki’s’, came out of Beta. Steve Marden (the Eurekster CEO) wrote a blog post on what it means to be out of Beta - it’s a great read on the achievements of a local New Zealand company who have been making waves in the search world globally. The reason for completing the Beta testing phase comes down to having achieved the company’s initial vision to; Allow anyone to create and maintain a vertical, topically focused search engine. NZS.com have our own New Zealand Swicki covering all things New Zealand. Having a look over the ‘Hot Searches’ on the New Zealand Swicki is an interesting insight into what’s being searched on in the New Zealand market at any given point in time. Looking at the current Hot Searches turns up a wide range of searches from kids Christmas recipes to job vacancies. Share This ...


New Zealand and Canada to strengthen connections
2007-12-16 13:59:57
It was great to be flying the New Zealand flag in Vancouver last month. New Zealand Trade & Enterprise invited Rocket Lab to participate in a Trade Mission to Canada , and we were on the November 2nd inaugural Air New Zealand direct flight from Auckland to Vancouver. Instead of having to change planes in the US, it was a relatively easy 14 hour overnighter flight. Have dinner, watch a film, catch some zzz’s, watch another film with breakfast… and you’re there. The trip was superb; we met with a number of related businesses and talked with university space researchers. I was very impressed with the friendliness of the locals and the beautiful landscapes, so I hope to get back there soon. As a result of the new direct flights between New Zealand and Canada, there’ll be a significant increase in visitor numbers from both countries. So far, there are three flights going each way every week, which Air New Zealand hopes to increase in short time. Check o
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Galaxy Zoo: ordering galaxies in space
2007-12-13 14:57:37
In my perambulations around the Web the other day I discovered a very geeky site, that I have since used quite a bit, called Galaxy Zoo . Astronomers have taken over a million pictures of galaxies in space - and now they need to categorise them. Currently, the only way that we can categorise galaxies is by having a person look at a picture of a galaxy and then decide whether it’s an elliptical or spiral shape. It turns out that computers can’t really do this job very well at all, so what a group of astronomers have done is provide the Galaxy Zoo website, where anybody can categorise galaxies after a quick ten minute tutorial. The thing about pictures of galaxies is that some of them are quite spectacular; hence the site can be quite addictive. It’s very cool to be part of a real astronomy science project too. Share This ...


New Zealand household spending stats: where is our money going?
2007-12-11 14:31:01
It’s interesting to see newly released statistics on household spending in New Zealand - what exactly are we throwing our hard-earned dollars away on? The Household Economic Survey for the year ended 30 June 2007 was released at the end of last month. The survey provides a comprehensive range of statistics relating to income and expenditure. Some things you might not know about recent household spending trends in New Zealand : The average weekly total household expenditure was $956. The three largest components of household spending were housing and utilities (23%), food (16%) and transport (14%). Households in the Wellington region (our cultural capital) had the highest spend on recreation and culture, at $120 per week. Average annual household income was $67,973 for the year, a rise of 10.2% from the 2003/04 year. Perhaps unsurprisingly we’re getting more techno-fied too, with around one in every five households owning more than one kind of computer - that is, a desktop


The NZS.com community are savvy Internet users…
2007-12-10 13:36:21
Recently NZS.com enlisted the help of Nielsen//NetRatings to survey our fellow NZS.com community members and we’ve found (what we thought already) that we’re all a savvy bunch of Internet users ! There were a few interesting statistics that came out of the survey. One of these statistics that caught my interest was the metric that a higher than market percentage of the NZS.com community have visited an online auction site (15% higher than the market average) and even further, the number of us who have actively participated in an online auction is a full 18% higher than the market average. Our deduction (backed up by these stats of course) is that the NZS.com community are a particularly savvy bunch of Internet users . I’m sure you’ll agree. Share This ...
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Christmas shopping, are you over the malls yet?
2007-12-09 14:09:49
Are you over all the people and over all the queues? Well, I know I am. So, why not turn yourself to the world of online shopping? There are some other benefits of shopping online too: Because you’re at your computer, you have the ability to research a product using the Internet, giving you a good overview of your gift choice, rather than a sometimes one-sided salesperson’s view. As well as being able to read reviews online, you’ll also be able to find the lowest price on any given product, using handy price comparison sites like PriceSpy. This is especially useful when shopping for electronics - computers, digital cameras, MP3 players and mobile phones. Online stores sell a vast array of gifts and products, all available to buy from the comfort of your own home! Being on the Web, online shops are open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, so you can fit your Xmas shopping around your busy end-of-year family, work and social schedule. Get started on your gift sh
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Summer holiday wishes from the NZS.com team!
2007-12-21 21:10:09
A final word from the team here at NZS.com before we head away for the summer holiday break… The long, hot days of the summer holidays should be a time of relaxation for mind and body, spent with family and friends - and giving you time out from the schedule of regular life! Take a look at our seasonal summer articles to get inspired about: Summer beach holidays - relaxing on golden sands or pitching the tent at the beach is all part of the Kiwi summer experience. Summer fashion - make sure you’re looking good in the season’s latest summer fashions! Summer jobs - it’s not all fun in the sun; there are many seasonal summer jobs on offer nationwide. Summer music - the sounds of summer songs, festivals and music events will get your feet moving. Summer recipes - cook up a summertime feast on the BBQ with fresh summer salads and tempting desserts. The NZS.com team will return on Monday 7th January, 2008. Until then, whatever you’re doing, have a safe and su


Gisborne earthquake shakes New Zealanders up
2007-12-20 18:55:36
Significant events can have an impact on people everywhere in New Zealand… The earthquake that shook Gisborne yesterday measured 6.6 on the Richter Scale and was felt in the lower North Island and upper South Island. The quake was centred fifty kilometres offshore and forty kilometres deep. Fallen chimneys, weakened foundations and damaged buildings resulted from the quake last night, frightening residents and sending many running for cover. An elderly woman died shortly after the quake and eleven people were reportedly injured. Many buildings remain closed today, as their safety is assessed. The wide-reaching effects of such an event can even be seen on our very own site… Today’s top sites on NZS.com show users are keen to find Gisborne websites and information on earthquakes and seismic activity in New Zealand. These sites all made it to our top ten sites today: Gisborne radio Current New Zealand earthquake information Gisborne Herald newspaper online Find the


Internet Survey: Kiwis rate Web as best information source
2007-12-20 15:23:24
According to an Auckland University of Technology survey - part of an international collaboration on the impact of the Internet on politics, the economy and society - showed New Zealanders tend to prefer the Internet, even over family and friends, as a source of information . The results of the survey showed that: About 80 percent of New Zealanders use the Web Internet use falls with age Internet use is higher for wealthy people and city dwellers One in every eight Kiwis have their own website and one in ten are bloggers 83 percent of Internet users surf the Web to research products, while 60 per cent buy things online. Speaking of shopping online, I read in an article that e-commerce revenue in New Zealand is expected to top $1.5 billion this year. Half of that figure, or roughly $750 million, is spent on travel (with Air New Zealand getting a fair chunk of that), while a whopping $500 million goes to Trademe, excluding vehicles and real estate. According to Sam Morgan, Trademe also


Camping holidays are on our minds… and in online search statistics
2007-12-19 14:38:12
More interesting statistics from the world of online search, this time demonstrating clear online search trends as we approach the holiday season. A highlight of many a New Zealand summer is the Kiwi camping holiday - packing the car and heading to the beach, campsite or holiday park with kids, chilly bins and kayaks in tow. And New Zealand search statistics are showing the popularity of this summer pastime. Reports from Hitwise show that searches relating to the great outdoors have increased significantly in recent weeks. Most of these high ranking search terms are generic (like ‘camping grounds’), but other popular search terms are geographically specific (for instance ‘paihia camping ground’). Top ten searches relating to camping holidays in New Zealand, for the week ending 8 December, 2007 were: kiwi camping camping grounds camping camping equipment camping gear camping nz camping ground camping sites new zealand camping holidays camping new zealand So, wh
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NZ domain name statistics: the New Zealand Web continues to grow
2007-12-18 17:30:52
Have you ever wondered how many domain names are on the New Zealand Web? Anyone is eligible to register a domain name using extensions such as .co.nz, .org.nz and .net.nz. You don’t need to be a New Zealand company to sign up for a domain and set up your own website. Many individuals and interest groups set up their own online presence, giving them a wider reach in New Zealand and internationally. Some domain spaces - .govt.nz, .mil.nz, .cri.nz and .iwi.nz - are moderated, meaning you must prove your eligibility for the domain extension. Interesting NZ Internet statistics reveal that as a nation, New Zealand is steadily gathering more domains every year. The New Zealand Domain Name Commission (DNC) records show the total number of website addresses registered in this country. Internet stats for the last ten years (recorded at the end of each calendar year) make interesting reading: Year - Registered Domain Names in New Zealand 1997 - 16,343 1998 - 26,991 1999 - 47,317 2000 - 83,


NZ summer sports: golf statistics and handicapping
2007-12-18 14:52:03
Today I came across the official New Zealand Golf Network’s statistics website which calls itself DotGolf. This website runs software where you can look up any member of any golf club in New Zealand to see what their scores have been and what their handicap is, as well as tracking how your friends (or competitors) are doing. I enjoyed looking up some family members and checking out their latest scores. No tall tales of the hole-in-one are possible when your scores are live on the Web. After some further reading, it’s plain to see that handicapping in golf is a pretty complicated process! According to DotGolf; A Handicap Index is New Zealand Golf’s mark which is used to indicate a measurement of a player’s potential scoring ability on a course of standard difficulty. Their page on the New Zealand Golf Slope Handicap Formula reminds me just a little of being back in maths class at school. We have a large list of New Zealand golf course websites in NZS.com (more th


Marine Studies Centre
2008-03-10 17:56:03
During the the summer holidays this year, we spent time in Dunedin. There are plenty of great things to do in Dunedin but one of the things that really stood out was the Marine Studies Centre . Not only is it a great aquarium but is also a research centre for the University of Otago. It was [...]


Super 14 results for week 4…
2008-03-09 18:26:41
Latest super 14 results from this weekend’s competition (week 4, Mar 07 - Mar 09): Highlanders lost to the Hurricanes; 6-10 in Dunedin Waratahs beat the Brumbies; 24-17 in Sydney Bulls beat the Lions; 31-17 in Pretoria Chiefs beat the Cheetahs; 22-20 in Hamilton Reds lost to the Stormers; 16-34 in Brisbane Sharks beat the Blues; 22-17 in Durban W Force lost [...]
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NZ broadband Internet connections outnumber dial up
2008-03-05 20:51:35
High speed Internet is finally gathering momentum in New Zealand - a recent Statistics New Zealand survey found that the total number of NZ broadband Internet users has now overtaken the number of users with dial up Internet connections . Broadband uptake increased by 14.4% in the six months from March to September 2007, bringing the number [...]


Super 14 results for week 3…
2008-03-03 19:58:54
Latest super 14 results from this weekend’s competition (week 3, Feb 29 - Mar 2): Hurricanes beat the Chiefs; 39-19 in Wellington Lions lost to the Force; 16-18 in Johannesburg Stormers lost to the Crusaders; 0-22 in Cape Town Highlanders lost to the Waratahs; 12-15 in Dunedin Brumbies beat the Reds; 43-11 in Canberra Cheetahs lost to the Blues; 26-50 in [...]
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NZ political party posturing now online
2008-02-27 21:49:36
It’s hard to miss the ramp-up of political posturing in the media as election year starts to wind up into full flight. More than ever this year, it appears that political parties are embracing the Web as an easy communication medium to get their message and often their branding across to voters. Helen Clark has her [...]
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Internet use survey: less TV, more social networking
2008-02-26 14:27:51
A recent survey looking at usage of the Internet by young Brits has found that the Web is replacing television as the entertainment of choice for young people - no doubt the same would be true if New Zealand users were surveyed. The survey, ordered by social networking giant MySpace, found 25% of people aged between [...]


New Zealand legislation online
2008-02-25 13:56:01
Last month, the New Zealand government released a new website which provides free public access to online versions of all New Zealand Acts, Bills and Regulations. This may sound like something which should have been in existence for some time; however, it’s never been done before in New Zealand and is a large step forward for [...]


Oscar awards nominees get set to walk the red carpet
2008-02-24 16:16:35
It’s the time of year when Hollywood celebrates the making of good movies, awarding Oscar statuettes to top movie stars and film makers. The lights of Tinseltown have been somewhat dimmer in recent years, with political and economic turbulence hitting the US and ongoing strife in Iraq. In fact, the Oscars 2008 were almost a non-event [...]


Misspelled keywords: good SEO or just a bad look?
2008-02-21 18:04:37
If you’ve been looking at SEO (Search Engine Optimisation) keyword suggestions to put the icing on your search engine optimisation cake, you may have come across the idea of incorporating misspelled keywords to capture a slice of the search market. But is bad keyword spelling really useful or does it just make your website look unprofessional? The [...]


Building successful brands: do you have an online branding strategy?
2008-02-20 15:00:09
If you were in any doubt as to the importance of branding and identity online , search statistics clearly show that brands matter in online marketing. The best brands all have one thing in common: they become synonymous in customers’ minds with a particular product or service. Some of the most successful brands today have built their [...]
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IE 8 : the next generation of Internet Explorer
2008-03-12 16:42:08
While some IE users haven’t yet made the switch to Internet Explorer 7, Microsoft has launched the first beta form of IE 8. Is Internet Explorer still the most-used browser? From our own statistics, we can see around 75% of visitors to NZS.com are viewing the site through Internet Explorer. Of these, around 57% are using IE [...]


The Tibetan Protests
2008-03-22 18:39:14
The protests that have been rolling through Tibet, since Drepung monks marched from their monastery on March 10, are continuing. By March 18, protests occurred in more than 20 counties throughout Tibet. The Chinese authorities have blocked foreign reporters from Tibetan areas, but despite severe restrictions and the knowledge of reprisals, Tibetans have been successful [...]
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Super 14 results for week 6
2008-03-24 15:12:23
Latest super 14 results from this weekend’s competition (week 4, Mar 21 - Mar 23): Crusaders beat the Waratahs; 34-7 in Christchurch Brumbies beat the Cheetahs; 29-23 in Canberra Highlanders lost to the Force; 28-36 in Queenstown Blues beat the Stormers; 17-14 in Auckland Chiefs beat the Bulls; 43-27 in Rotorua Lions drew with the Reds; 24-24 in Johannesburg Stay tuned for [...]
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Happy Easter!
2008-03-19 15:01:32
How do New Zealanders celebrate Easter ? This holiday, traditionally a time for remembering the death and resurrection of Christ, is now celebrated as a time of new beginnings… and chocolate. Chances are, even if you don’t consider yourself religious in any way, you’re probably still celebrating Easter with some of the most ancient symbols of new life [...]
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