TOAST New Zealand - Sat 25 September

Following from the sell out success (5000 happy Kiwis and thei British freinds!) of the Toast New Zealand 10th Anniversary special event in June, Toast is delighted to announce their next NZ event in late summer.

More details, tickets etc are at: www.toastfestivals.co.uk

Don McGlashan - Thu 22 July

Dingwalls, Middle Yard, Camden Lock, NW1 8AB

You may know Mr McGlashan from his days in The Mutton Birds, or Blam Blam Blam or possibly even The Front Lawn. Wherever you know him from, you are sure to have heard his songs over the years: “Anchor Me”, “Dominion Road”, “Nature”, “There is no Depression in New Zealand” or the smash hit that Don wrote for Hollie Smith - “Bathe in the River”.

Who knows what he will be singing at this solo show but it is sure to be good! His time supporting Crowded House has honed his live performances down to a fine art, and he never fails to please.

Supporting him on the night will be Rodney Fisher (formerly of Goodshirt) and Anton Barbeau. Tickets are £10 +b/f from Ticketweb (08444 771 000), SANZA or £15 on the door

 

The Black Seeds - Sun 8 August

HMV Forum, 9-17 Highgate Road, London, NW5 1JY

In a sign of perhaps how far the Kiwi reggae/dub scene has come overseas, Wellington’s The Black Seeds are being *supported* on their only London show this year by one of the biggest reggae bands of the moment, Easy Star All Stars. Of course it helps that the Seeds are signed to the Stars’ label in the USA, and so they are friends, but it is also testament to the quality of their life affirming, funk infused, dub drenched, reggaefied good time grooves.

If you haven’t heard of the Easy Star All Stars, they are the geniuses behind “Dub Side of the Moon”, “Radiodread” and “Easy Stars Lonely Heart Dub Band”, all albums dedicated to reggae/dub versions of Pink Floyd, Radiohead and The Beatles respectively. You can check some of those out at www.myspace.com/easystarallstars.

Tickets for this exclusive double bill are £18.50 +b/f and each ticket gives you a download link to a free 4 track EP of tracks by the bands. Tickets are available from www.sanza.co.uk

New Zealand Reading Group

Contact Mary Ensor for venue details

• Wed July 28, Eleanor Cotton, Rehearsal 

JANET FRAME BOOKS

Sale of surplus Janet Frame books donated by Women’s Press, the proceeds to be used to raise public awareness and promote scholarship in the writings of Janet Frame, and to sponsor a blue plaque on her primary residence in London.

£15 set of seven books.

The set includes:

Janet Frame: The Complete Autobiography
The Janet Frame Reader
Scented Gardens for the Blind
Living in the Maniototo
You Are Now Entering the Human Heart
The Pocket Mirror
Owls Do Cry

For more information email: jclutha1924@gmail.com

Sets of Janet Frame books are available from KIWIFRUITS (7 Royal Opera Arcade, London SW1Y 4UY, 0207 930 4587) who are kindly supporting the fundraising. All proceeds from sales shall be given directly to the fund.
 

The Katherine Mansfield Society
Inaugural Birthday Lecture  - Fri 6 Oct

We are delighted to announce that our Patron, Dame Jacqueline Wilson, will be attending this prestigious KMS event in central London at the Penthouse, New Zealand House, generously supported by the New Zealand High Commission.

‘Mansfield and Dickens: “I am not reading Dickens idly”’

To be given by Emeritus Professor Angela Smith

Followed by drinks and birthday cake
6.00 pm Friday 15 October 2010
The Penthouse, New Zealand House
80 Haymarket, London, SW1Y 4TQ

In addition Kate Kennedy a professional cellist will be performing pieces known to have been played by Katherine Mansfield.

There will also be a fundraising raffle! Please check our website for further details as we get them. http://www.katherinemansfieldsociety.org/the-katherine-mansfield-society-inaugural-birthday-lecture-2
Any donations to the raffle will be gratefully received.

Registration for this event is essential. Please email the KMS to say you are coming: kms@katherinemansfieldsociety.org We will acknowledge your registration and put your name down. Instead of a registration fee, we will be asking for donations to the Katherine Mansfield Society on the day.

20days

Our friends at 20days are now listing our events on their website.

20days is an award-winning members club that helps Londoners in their 20s and 30s make the most of only have 20(+) days holiday a year. Check out their upcoming events and trips and get booking soon – they always sell out! www.20days.co.uk

First Festival Travel news

Check our website for holiday details including full itineraries, prices, dates and inclusions www.firstfestivaltravel.com or call us on 0208 896 6070

**£10 discount for any New Zealand Society members if they quote ‘NZ Society Newsletter’ upon booking

FAVOURITE GOODIES FROM HOME
Four Square has landed in London!! Direct from a local South Island Four Square shop we have all you favourites including Toffee Pops, Burger Rings and Pineapple lumps. Don’t forget your chips and dip & make yourself popular in your house with Watties Tomato Sauce & Marmite… There’s plenty in store now and our next shipment is on its way so come on into our Acton shop or contact us for details of stock.
 

Suze in Mayfair - Australasian restaurant

www.suzeinmayfair.com

Suze in Mayfair, 41 North Audley Street,
London, W1K 6ZP
Phone: 0207 491 3237

The Southerner

Located just around the corner from Temple station at 210 Strand (but our front door is in Essex St), WC2R 1AP

Usual hours : (sometimes open earlier for rugby!)
Monday to Thursday 11:00am to 11:00pm
Friday & Saturday 11:00am to 11:30pm 
Sunday CLOSED

Phone: 0207 936 2536 
Email: southernerlondon@aol.com

Tasman Glacier & iceberg photography

Robert Jones (not the Kiwi businessman!) has many of the pictures of the Fox & Tasman Glaciers viewable & on sale on his website www.robertjones.com

District 7

District 7 is a monthly event for all Southerners i.e South Africans, Aussies and Kiwis. Basically it's a get together for everyone to enjoy some live music, cheap drinks and great company; its hosted by Walkabout Shepherds Bush.

www.district7.info

Update - Centre for New Zealand Studies
Birkbeck, University of London 27 Oct 2009

We've had an update from Derek Leask, High Commissioner for New Zealand, about the Centre for New Zealand Studies. The High Commission meet regularly with Birkbeck regarding the Centre's future, and are keeping us informed about future plans for this valuable New Zealand resource.

Derek has asked us to share the following information from his letter to us with you:

"Recent statements have incorrectly suggested that the Centre has been closed permanently and I wish to confirm that there has been no decision taken to formally close the Centre. Birkbeck College is currently reviewing the Centre, its mandate, activities and funding options, in order to determine how studies related to New Zealand can best continue at the College.

 

As part of the review process, Birkbeck is drawing together a small group of senior academics involved in New Zealand Studies to undertake an independent review and to advise on the best way forward. We hope that Birkbeck will be in a position to advise us of the composition of the group soon.

 

The High Commission has made known the New Zealand Government’s wish that the work initiated at the Centre for New Zealand Studies be continued. We have agreed to support the decision to undertake a review because the New Zealand Government has a strong interest in finding a robust, long-term future for New Zealand Studies  at Birkbeck College.

 

We have been assured that resources donated to the Centre by the New Zealand Government and other private individuals will remain accessible throughout the review period in the Centre’s current premises, under the care of the University of London. Access can be organised by contacting Fiona Bernardone in the Vice-Chancellor’s office on 020 7862 8006.  The College has also advised that New Zealand groups who had been using the Centre for various events are welcome to contact them through Professor Philip Dewe p.dewe@bbk.ac.uk to discuss what access to the Centre will be possible. We understand the Centre’s three enrolled PhD students will continue their studies and have been assigned new supervisors."

 

 Maramara Totara