
The New Zealand Society
@nzsocietyuk
Committed to celebrating, supporting and promoting New Zealand in the United Kingdom since 1927.
Patron: HM King Charles III
President: Rachel Glucina
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http://www.nzsociety.co.uk 28-02-2012 10:53:03
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Christchurch-born professional cyclist Laurence Pithie is the 19th New Zealander to take part in the Tour de France⢠de France which set off from Lille in northern France on Monday. He is the only Kiwi in the famed race this year. We wish him all the best. #TourDeFrance #LaurencePithie


40 years ago the attack on the Greenpeace International ship Rainbow Warrior & death of Fernando Pereira caused international outrage. Today the history is being told at the National Maritime Museum in Greenwich with the vessel's binnacle on public display inside the newly opened Ocean Court.


Last Saturday, AFC Wimbledon revved up for a special heritage event honouring the late Ronnie Moore MBE with a very unique statue revealed to the public by 90-year-old Barry Briggs MBE, another Kiwi sporting great, and supported by a MÄori haka by TOA - Haka Masterclasses.

London's best publican.... is a New Zealander! The The Times and The Sunday Times has labelled fĆŖted landlord & one of our fave Kiwi expat publicans, Heath Ball, the best in London & calls on his expertise to analyse George Orwell's rules for a perfect pub. Red Lion and Sun thetimes.com/uk/london/artiā¦


Before the friendly match against Wellington Phoenix š„ on July 19 at Sky Stadium, members of Wrexham AFC will be hosted by real Kiwis & billeted in their homes to take part in a uniquely Kiwi experience of manaakitanga ā a MÄori concept of hospitality āĀ organised by New Zealand š³šæ.


Congratulations to the NZ Youth Choir Choirs Aotearoa NZ who've been named Choir of the World 2025! The Kiwi singers, aged between 18 and 25, were awarded Choir of the World at the Llangollen International Eisteddfod in Wales after winning at the European Choir Games in Denmark last week.


Oscar-winning New Zealander Bret McKenzie will release his second solo album, āFreak Out Cityā, following his 2022 debut. āFreak Out Cityā is available now to preorder and will be out on August 15 worldwide on Sub Pop Records. āAll I Needā is available now on Sub Pop.

Congratulations to New Zealanders Mitch Evans & Nick Cassidy for dominating the Berlin E-Prix over the weekend. Jaguar TCS Racing emerged as the biggest winner. While Mitch won Round 13 on Saturday, his Kiwi teammate Nick claimed victory in Round 14 on Sunday. #kiwi #FormulaE


Letās back New Zealand SailGP Team, the Black Foils, as the Emirates GB Sail Grand Prix returns to Portsmouth on July 19ā20. SailGP's fast & furious racing returns to UK waters or the highly-anticipated event. Live sport, hospitality & music over the weekend. Tickets: sailgp.com/races/24-25/grā¦


When Kiwi champions back Kiwi champions! A support message from racing driver Liam Lawson for Laurence Pithie as the Kiwi professional rider takes part in the Le Tour de France. š³šæš„šā„ļøš“šļø #redbullborahansgrohe #kiwi #newzealand #TourDeFrance2025 #laurencepithie #liamlawson


New Zealand Rugby is launching their inaugural All Blacks Conferences ahead of the upcoming Tests in Chicago (Oct 31) and London (Nov 14). There are half-day (US$1,250 / £1,100 pp) and full day (US$1,650 / £1,350 pp) options. Register your interest here: abc2025.rsvpify.com


Academy Award winner Bret McKenzie is bringing his Freak Out City tour to London's Bush Hall in Shepherd's Bush on October 21 and 22 ā and he's giving Kiwis special presale access! For all details go to: facebook.com/NZSocietyUK #bretmckenzie #freakoutcity #london #bushhall



Congrats to Kiwi Hamish McKenzie, co-founder of @Substack, on the companyās news it's raised $100 million in Series C funding from investors incl Andreessen Horowitz, Rich Paul, Jens Grede and New Zealandās Icehouse Ventures etc. It brings their valuation to $1.1 billion.




Congrats New Zealand SailGP Team! The Kiwis won the thrilling three-boat winner-takes-all final on Sunday in Portsmouth. The Black Foils, led by 3x Olympian PeterBurling, won a few boat lengths ahead of GBR sailing in home waters & the Swiss in their first SailGP final finishing third.