I think the stamps are self adhesive, after all if we have renewable energy licked why the recent talk about a nuclear powered future? Treehugger: Kiwis Lick Renewable Energy Just this week New Zealand made all green philatelists salivate. They released a series of stamps celebrating the fact that over
Wellington Airport has adopted the unusual slogan “Wild at Heart”. Sometimes landing can be “interesting”… [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P_LaAkAyoz0&w=425&h=350]
NASA are dumping space junk in our region. It didn’t hit New Zealand but 3,900km is getting close! Radio New Zealand - Rubbish from International Space Station dropped into Pacific Ocean Radio New Zealand - Rubbish from International Space Station dropped into Pacific Ocean A spokesperson says the
According to One News Air New Zealand are about to extend the re-branding exercise, which began with new uniforms, to the aircraft livery. The new brand will incorporate a redesigned tail, Koru and logo. I liked the clean white fuselage introduced with the last re-design but I’m not keen
It’s the end of an era as the last Boeing 717 rolls off the line. It was based on the McDonnell Douglas MD95, which in turn evolved from the Douglas DC9 Series, so represents the last of a long line of the Douglas Commercial aircraft dating back to the
The recent move to “un-bundle” our phone network was heralded as the first step towards NZ getting better connected. Rod Drury highlights a couple of recent software deals and points out this industry represents a potential low investment path to increase our productivity. I’d add the work done by
Today is ANZAC Day which commemorates the New Zealanders killed in war and honours returned servicemen and women. It’s always a time to reflect but this one is special as my Aunt, moms sister, is currently in France and soon to visit the memorial to her Grandfather who died
Air New Zealand are putting Tablet PC’s into the cockpits of their new 777 aircraft to monitor monitor fight plans and procedures. Scoop: Toshiba Tablets take to the skies “Tablets are a very versatile tool and perfectly suited to this environment where space is at a premium” Scoop: Toshiba
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This is an interesting “Geeks Eye” behind the scenes look at the Target Chip Ganassi Indy Car Team. Robert Scoble grabs a cam-corder and takes a look at the technology the team use including Tablet PC’s, Microsoft software like One-Note, Excel, Office and web collaboration. It’s not all
Yes, it’s that Tiger Woods. Tiger Woods set to roll around in the dirt with Kiwis - Autoblog Tiger Woods set to roll around in the dirt with Kiwis - Autoblog
It’s cool to see home thru others eye’s. karentravelling: 10 Facts About New Zild karentravelling: 10 Facts About New Zild
Neat, tidy but not distinctiveAir New Zealand recently re-branded with new Zambesi-designed uniforms. The designers speak of “subtle and peaceful palette of teal, greenstone and schist” but I thought the Cabin Crew & Airport Counter uniforms looked rather drab communist grey. They are neat, tidy and have some nice details
