To celebrate Father’s Day on Sunday 5 September, Statistics New Zealand is releasing some facts of interest based on 2009 data.

On Father’s Day in 2009, about 140 men received a new baby as their present.

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iD Dunedin Fashion Week announced new dates for 2011 at an exclusive launch on Thursday 19 August 2010. Now in its 12^th year, this highly successful week celebrating the city’s fashion identity, creativity and distinct style will take place from 5-10 April 2011 in Dunedin, New Zealand.

Chair of iD Fashion Week Committee Susie Staley said that the fashion week dates had been moved from March to April to help attract the attendance of international guest designers and judges. 

“We are in the process of securing international guests, with some exciting announcements to be made shortly.  We would like to build on the attention iD has attracted as place on the global fashion calendar, showcasing the best emerging New Zealand and international talent. March is a challenging month for iD to secure international designers or judges due to their other fashion calendar commitments such as London, Milan and Paris fashion weeks. With this in mind we have made a commitment to announce our 2011 dates.”

Staley added that the change in dates also provides an opportunity to attract visitors to Dunedin during a shoulder season.

The iD Fashion Week Committee acknowledged ongoing support from the Dunedin City Council event funding, providing a commitment to the event over the next three years. Additional funding including a naming rights sponsor is still being sought to allow the 2011 fashion week to run to its full capacity.

The exclusive launch gave attendees a sneak preview of upcoming spring/summer fashion collections by successful Dunedin designers and retailers Carlson, Charmaine Reveley, DADA (Marie Strauss) and Waughs, and retail outlets Bellebird and White by Design. The collections were showcased by local talent from Ali McD Modelling Agency.

A complimentary Absolut Charmaine Reveley cocktail designed by Charmaine Reveley – showing another string to her creative bow – alongside canapés by award-winning Pier 24 chef Michael Coughlin made the launch a highly stimulating mix of fashion and food. 

Spot prizes at the launch were provided by Carlson, Charmaine Reveley, Life Pharmacy, Revlon and Waughs. Goodie bags were provided by Life Pharmacy.

Watch out for further details on the 2011 iD Dunedin Fashion Week and exclusive events to follow, yet to be announced.

The ‘sell out’ launch event commenced at 5.45pm on Thursday 19 August at Pier 24, St Clair Beach Resort, Dunedin.  Over 100 guests attended.

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The pop star Mariah Carey is the newest guest from “Os Independentes”, group that organizes the “Festa do Peão de Barretos” to make the opening concert of the 55^th edition of the Rodeo Festival, on August 21, Saturday.

The concert is the most expected attraction of the entire history of Barretos’ stadium. Mariah’s presence will fill all 50,000 seats available.

The singer  won the most important music industry awards, including five Grammy’s and eight American Music Awards.

She has been part of the team of great artists who have performed at the stages of the Cowboy Festival such as Garth Brooks in 1998, Allan Jackson in 1999, Reba McEntire in 2000, A-ha and Gloria Gaynor in 2002.

Oldest and largest in Latin America, the Rodeo Barretos lasts 10 days and has cultural attractions, sports and dining attractions in a complex of two million square meters.

Part of its income is donated to the Barretos’ Cancer Hospital, in Portuguese know as “Hospital do Câncer de Barretos”, reference in oncology in Brazil, which has partnerships with the Mayo Clinic, MD Anderson and St. Judes Hospital.

Almost a million people from all over Brazil and also from foreign countries will visit the town in August to check the show closely.

Show your support for the Child Cancer Foundation with this stylish Limited Edition gemstone necklace.

Kagi has once again teamed up with the Child Cancer Foundation to produce this fundraiser necklace, available for $175.

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"My Precious…..My Precious!!!"

I'm not talking about the One ring which I always fascinated when I first arrived here in New Zealand four years ago - the famous location of Lord of the Rings trilogy and now the talk of town – The Hobbit.

All of us have their own SuperOne but for me, my family is the most important part of me.  Why ?

For better or worse they always their to listen and supports me in any decision I make. I'm very proud of my family and I thank God for giving me a caring family who nurtured me to be a God fearing person.

Family as the Wikipedia said, is an exclusive group of people who share a close relationship.

Despite of time zone or 12 hours flights I make sure I can connect to my family – beyond borders. 

That's the power of Internet and Globe OFW family Pack because Family is precious like TheOne Ring.

By the way, please visit Globe Blog and SuperOne page for upcoming events and promtions. Thanks Globe Telecom. Mabuhay

Starting a new school year can be stressful, and the latest trends and must-have basics available from Thomas Pink and Montblanc ensure you stay in style so you can better focus on your studies.

For men, bold, preppy plaid shirts, timeless tweed blazers and crisp, poplin shirts make a style statement, while the Thomas Pink women’s collection, inspired by vintage influences, offers versatile boyfriend shirts, beautifully tailored silk blouses and luxurious soft knits.

From everyday appeal to after school chic, the Thomas Pink Autumn/Winter Collection has something for everyone this back to school season.

Brand new this season, Thomas Pink provides you with the ultimate in style and durability with its latest collection, the Comfort Stretch.

The slim fit style with a semi cut away collar and double button cuff details will set you apart from the rest. Offering a selection of eight stunning colors, the Comfort Stretch Shirt is constructed to provide additional durability, exceptional comfort and enough ‘give’ to accommodate all day movement.

Not only do the neutral tones in Montblanc’s Fall watch collections make a cinch to pair it with all your back to school attire, but an investment in a great timepiece can make it an accessory you’ll have well into your future career. These styles especially are elegant and timeless, and make quite the impressive statement

Otago Polytechnic Fashion graduate Roxanna Zamani has achieved yet another notch on her awards belt, taking out a Fashion tv Oceania Online Design Award on Monday 19^th July.

The 24 year old won first prize in the Evening Wear/Couture category, before being announced the overall prize winner for her designs, which will be showcased at the Perth Fashion Festival in September this year.

Following the completion of a Bachelor of Design (Fashion) in 2009, Ms. Zamani and Ms Hardy were first noticed when they were selected to show at the 2010 iD Dunedin Fashion Week, and the iD Dunedin Emerging Designer Awards in Dunedin.

This has been a year of fashion success for Ms. Zamani, originally from Invercargill, who recently won the Wedding Italian Style Award, in the prestigious Mittelmoda Fashion Awards, in Gorizia, Italy.

Fellow Otago Polytechnic graduate Sophie Hardy, who attended Mittelmoda, has also achieved a win at the Fashiontv Awards, taking out the Lifestyle Collections category.

Fashiontv was founded in France in 1997, and has since become one of the best distributed fashion satellite channels in the world featuring up to date and cutting edge footage, the latest fashion trends, models, parades and events.

“We are absolutely thrilled with their achievements,” said Otago Polytechnic School of Fashion Academic Leader Margo Barton.  “Roxanna and Sophie are competing at an international level and winning major awards. As young and upcoming designers, they have already made some major headway in the fashion industry.”

“This is also a strong reflection of the high calibre of design students that graduate from the Polytechnic.” 

The success of the Fashion programme mirrors the growth of Design at Otago Polytechnic in Dunedin with the School now hosting more than 500 students from around New Zealand and the world, and offering degrees in Fashion, Product, Communications and Interior Design

India is buzzing with anticipation as blockbuster Bollywood feature film I Hate Luv Storys, partly filmed in Queenstown, premieres tomorrow (Friday 2 July) in India and across the World.

Starring the latest Bollywood heart throbs Imran Khan and Sonam Kapoor, the plot revolves around a couple coming to film a ‘Bollywood love story’ in Queenstown and getting caught up in their own love story at the same time.

Tourism New Zealand Regional Manager India & South East Asia, Kiran Nambiar played a leading role himself in attracting the film-makers to New Zealand . He also spent time with the crew during filming in Queenstown to help make sure things went smoothly.

The blockbuster will showcase Queenstown and New Zealand as a visitor destination to an expected audience of 150 million during its run.

“With growth in Indian arrivals expected be modest over the coming months I Hate Luv Storys, tipped to be a Bollywood success, is a fantastic opportunity for New Zealand to increase exposure in this developing market,” says Tourism New Zealand Chief Executive Kevin Bowler.

The remake of the 1984 classic “Karate Kid” opens in Wellington on July 8th at Reading Courtney Central and a local karate school is providing free classes for all who attend the opening day.

 “There is probably no greater way to improve a child's self esteem and confidence than martial arts.” says Sean Fitzpatrick, instructor at Family Martial Arts, a Wellington based school with a highly specialised childrens program.

“That is really the message of of the original and also of this 2010 version.” Everyone who attends any screening of the film on opening day can use their ticket stub to get two weeks free karate lessons where their child will learn the three secrets to improved self confidence.

“We really want to encourage as many people as possible to go and see this film and discover for themselves how the excitement kids develop over martial arts can be channelled into developing lifeskills, behavioral breakthroughs and fitness”

“This is an opportunity for people to discover first hand the wonderful impact a quality, professionally run martial arts school can have on their family,” Fitzpatrick adds, “so they should get along to Reading Courtney Central on Thursday July 8th or if they have any other questons contact our school directly.”

Heading over the ditch for the Sydney Film Festival has proved a successful outing for BOY after it was officially announced today that BOY has won the 2010 Audience Award for Fiction Feature Film.  This is the first time in twenty years a New Zealand film has won the Audience Award at the Sydney Film Festival, since An Angel at My Table in 1990.

This impressive win is a huge boost for the Australian release of BOY in August. Two of the most successful New Zealand films to have been released in Australia were Whale Rider and Once Were Warriors and winning this award has given BOY the potential to give these films another run for their money across the Tasman, after over-taking both in the New Zealand box office charts.

BOY is likely to crack $9m at the NZ box office in the next few of weeks and the distributors are eager to motivate the NZ public that have not seen this film to do so before Australia claim it as their own!  Rumors abound that the goat will be removed from BOY and be replaced with a kangaroo, to create a more Australasian film. “Come on Kiwi’s let’s put that  box office as far out of reach of Australia as we can!” commented Transmission Films this morning.

BOY, written, directed and starring Taika Waititi is a hilarious and heartfelt coming-of-age story.  Set on the rural East Coast during the 80’s, BOY tells the tale of Boy, Rocky and their inept wannabe gangster father Alamein.  Inspired by Waititi’s Oscar-nominated Two Cars, One Night and his own childhood in Waihau Bay.  

Released through Transmission Films on 54 screens nationwide, BOY has now widened to over 75 screens throughout the country due to popular demand.