New Zealand & Related

PJ (Rangimoana Taylor) is a truckdriver with a workingman's pride in his job. His partner Ronnie (Carmel McGlone), her two kids bordering on adulthood, singing at the local pub and fishing with his best mate Jono (KC Kelly), form the backbone of his modest existence. But when he ...fails a mandatory eye test and loses his driving licence, PJ's life unravels. In the face of his imminent future as a blind man, the ever pragmatic Ronnie upscales her wedding dress business with the help of her ambitious older sister Bernadette (Geraldine Brophy) to become the breadwinner of the family. But PJ, refusing to accept the loss of his sight and unable to cope with the rapidly altering family dynamics, takes everyone on a tumultuous emotional journey to the very edge until, with Ronnie's help, he is willing to accept a new place for himself in the world.
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When making this Bookbinding DVD series master bookbinder PETER GOODWIN kept libraries, rare book departments and special collections in the forefront of his mind. This license allows libraries and institutions to do this in addition to normal services. In this DVD, master bookbi...nder Peter Goodwin shows how he approaches this unusual binding. At the same time he demonstrates how he binds the traditional half-bound leather book which is seen in libraries all over the world. To make the maps in an atlas lie straight with no thread showing requires a special sewing technique. He demonstrates the use of the "plough". This was the old fashioned method of cutting edges before the guillotine was invented. It is rarely seen today and written explanations are hard to understand. However once seen never forgotten. Colored hand-sewn head bands, paper repair and traditional half-leather binding are also covered in detail. It is a treat to watch Peter Goodwin show how easy it is for beginners to work with leather. His no fuss approach is refreshing.
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Ada, her nine year old daughter and her piano arrive to an arranged marriage in the remote bush of nineteenth century New Zealand. Of all her belongings, Ada's husband refuses to transport the piano and it is left behind on the beach. Unable to bear its certain destruction, Ada s...trikes a bargain with an illiterate neighbour. She may earn her piano back if she allows him to do certain things while she plays. AFI - 11 awards including Film, Director (Campion), Actor (Keitel) & Actress (Hunter). OSCAR - Actress (Hunter) & Supporting Actress (Paquin). BAFTA - Actress (Hunter). CFF - Actress (Hunter) & Film (Jointly with 'Life On A String (1991)'.
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From the author of 'The Whale Rider', a tale of family rivalry and reconciliation, set against the stunning backdrop of rural New Zealand in the 1960's. In the 1960s on the east coast of New Zealand, two Maori sheep-shearing families - the Mahanas and the Poatas - are longstandin...g enemies and commercial rivals. 14-year-old Simeon Mahana, the youngest son, is in conflict with his traditionalist grandfather, Tamihana. As Simeon unravels the truth behind the longstanding family vendetta, he risks not just his own future prospects, but the cohesion of the entire tight-knit society.
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Heart conditions are the number one killer in the western world, yet most of the conditions are preventable and can be improved with a healthier lifestyle. Tai Chi is shown by medical studies to improve most health conditions. Dr Lam's team has incorporated medical research an...d traditional Chinese medicine into the ancient art of tai chi to create an effective programme. It can prevent or improve most heart conditions, as well as improve balance, immunity and relaxation.
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