kia ora. I love new zealand and I do live here, but these adverts are making more tourists and the tourists along with us the new zealanders are not taking enough care and all ready new zealand is losing the peace and nature and soon it will be like any other country. please i beg you take care of it if you live here or if you visit.
New Zealand is the most amazing country on earth, im in the UK right now and it has its merits, but i am missing home very much! It will be a joy to return!
ur a douche bag they only put 1080 in the bush to kill the pests that are killing our native bird (kiwi) and they keep it as far away from the streams as they can we have like the cleanest water in the world.
Beautiful video and song. Makes me very homesick all the way over in Ireland! And everyone in NZ should be proud of the way our country and people are viewed overseas, it makes me really proud :)
This version was performed by the NZ group Pluto. The original version was by the German band Alphaville. It also appears in Jay-Z's song "Young Forever".
1080 new zealandFACT: One of 1080s breakdown products is highly toxic fluorocitrate. ref. S. Weaver. 1080 remains stable in distilled water and breaks down extremely slowly in low temperatures, ie. In NZ streams in winter, therefore undegraded 1080 can be washed downwards into ground water and water supplies putting humans at risk. 1080 new zealand
but seriously, they only put it in bushland where pests are killing kiwis (the bird), and aim as far away from streams as they can. And christchurch's water still remains 2nd best in the world. Thank you.
The Dept. of Conservation advises that due to an aerial drop of Sodium Mono Fluoroacetate (1080)in the Coromandel forest they 'advise all trampers to bring their own water requirements and PLEASE do not take any water from this area for consumption, to not handle any bait or carcasses, and DO NOT leave children untended. It would be irresponsible to not advise any potential visitors to the area of this.
may not be born of this blood but Born of this land, blood line trace back to the Cookislands, now live in foreign soil Australia, But Aotearoa I will defend with all my mana & love always.
Sorry beg to differ. And please what are you 5?? To come up with terms like gayist? Grow up! Who cares which country is best. We are all the same! We all breath eat and shit! We just talk differently!
I think for NZ there is no need for marketing. This country must be beautiful! I will go there to see it myself. But I knew that before I saw this ad. :-)
I went to New Zealand for my honeymoon, driving round the South Island. I'd like to apologise now to any New Zealanders who don't like tourists, as I've recommended the place to many, many people in the five years since I went. There's no other place in the world I'd rather have gone to, and I had the most wonderful time. If I had the chance to have my honeymoon again and go anywhere in the world, I'd still choose New Zealand.
if there was no fine in place, everyone would just keep bringing them in! if u were told not to u wouldnt really care and probarly do it again. and if u dont come to Australia or New zealand just cos of tht quarantine rule, yor a friken idiot. Its not a big deal anyway just dont bring a bannana.
If you got caught with 2 bananas, you're an idiot, because on all of the customs forms and on MASSIVE posters through every port and airport there are notifications about quarantine. And the customs officers are boasting about catching an idiot.
Both NZ and Australia grow fruit, and we don't want parasites found on other fruit coming into our countries, thanks. This, in part, has ensured that our exports didn't drop by 35% this year, like Turkey's did.
It's basically a box that you put money in to pay for whatever item you purchase from the stall. It's used mainly because whoever owns the stall is working and they trust that people wont steal them.
Beautiful countryside. I was there twice. Lots of natural history. I would love to live there. A good place for distancerunning training..good air quality, good seafood, etc. :)
im not trying to put new zealand down or anything, but personally ive been to both australia and new zealand many times. im just trying to help if yor looking for an adventure, you should find Australia more exciting, thats my opinion. But hey New Zealand is still a great place!
Well that is not really true ; because Australia is so hot in the summer old people start to die . And& there may be lot 's of amusement parks which in my opinion are exactly the same and get a little boring ! but then they are so low on water supply that they can barely have ten minute showers ! NZ has the whole lot ; the sun, with nice fresh air, the greeness and the snow in one un-discovered unspoilt beautiful country ! But Australia is pretty cool too ! x
It's funny, I live in the middle of the US and when I see Kiwi culture on display like it is here, I think of my own back yard. We still have honesty boxes here. Doors are kept unlocked. Keys kept in cars, the whole lot.
We don't have the view of the mountains next to the sea, nor the east and west coast US tourists telling us how backwards we are here.
Thank God the Kiwis want 'em. And thank God the Kiwis aren't put off by fellow citizen's arrogance and self righteousness.
Darn!!! That red head gal with her hand in the honesty box is hot!! and im gay!! lol. Whoo! Im coming to NZ in a week!! Cannot wait!! Congrats to the camera man behind this video! You did one hell of a job!!!
plenty of good lookin gals in nz go to hawkes bay go to tauranga um wellington otago taupo oh there are so many places but if u want plastic barbie dolls stay in sweden
plastic barbie dolls i think you have sweden and usa mixd up all the girls i seen in sweden are 100% natural not only are thay good looking but are some of the most frendly people i have meet
Found all th videos titled "100% Pure new Zealand" amazing. New Zealand's beautiful, has unique landmarks....scenario's breathtaking - would definitely pick this destination to go for safaris and holidays
This version of "Forever Young" isnt by Youth Group or Alphaville.... if anyone can tell me the band name, I would be happy. And I really want to go to New Zealand!!
i love our accent, sense of humour, beautiful country, friendliness and happiness within the people, i love that the fact that n.z sticks up for what we believe in :)
I know so little about New Zealand, I heard so little about them, and my big travel plans do not include New Zealand. There is so many places to visit around Earth that I just hope to have time to visit this country as well. All I know about them is that you can feel all four seasons at the same time of the year. But about their people, their culture, how they look like (black or caucasians), nothing.
Culture is much the same as Australia. the Maori are native to this land. everyone speaks English and its a modern society but a very environmentally protected one
Sorry, I know you posted a while ago but NZ is a truly wonderful place to be! a home of about twenty-five world-famous birds. We have things from Beaches and fishing to Snowboarding and Hiking. It get's pretty hot in the summer but there's always that cool breeze that makes Summer much more comfortable. as for the culture? Well, New Zealand is very multi-cultural! They have Samoans and Indians and Japanese people and Americans all geting to know each other in one small wonderful country!
I was referring to the magic is can create within a person after witnessing such a pure and amazingly beautiful land-thats all. You should know there is such a difference as taking things literally and not--and you have done that with me referring to NZ as a land of magic. Why do criticize this land? and why pick on my comments--i'm only stating what i feel about NZ, these are MY opinions on the land, and i am entitled to post them without someone like you questioning them.
As the author of this video states-"Whether you want to leap out of your comfort zone or slide into a blissful state of tranquillity, New Zealand rejuvenates the mind, invigorates the body and enriches the soul like nowhere else on earth."-That is the magic i was referring to ;)
im from new zealand, its hot in the summer, all the leaves get brown and fall off all over the place in august, in winter it snows quite a bit in otago and Canterbury, although you wont get snow in much parts of the north island though, Thats why i live in the south island, definatly better than the north in my opinion.
It sounds like you have fall in august. I thought you would have cold winter in august since NZ is in the southern hemisphere. Northern US has cold winter in February.
yea it does get bloddy cold in Winter, i live in Chrirstchurch and it gets -10c in the mornings, and its even colder in dundedin or invercargill, but no sadly the north island does not get snow but the south gets plenty.
I'm a kiwi myself but I find it weird they call it the "youngest country on earth" Surely Kosovo is the youngest country as it got it's independance only lastyear.
Unless they are talking the average age which would mean our life span is so short on average we are the youngest country ;)
The Europeans and Maoris are generally rude to outsiders, and shout things like 'Go back to your own country' or 'Stop making New Zealand a dump' to you.
There is nothing to do. Yes there are amazing sights (the ad really exaggerates them, by the way) but NOTHING to do, once you've gone skiing, bungee jumping, and rock climbing, you've done everything you can do.
wow its a shame to hear that's your experience but I can only imagine where you went in NZ to get that kind of treatment! Like any country, there are spots not to go to but having lived all over the world I can truly say its one of the most friendly places Iv ever been (and lived in)! And the scenery is just like this (especially in Queenstown..amazing)
Here in Canada most people I talk to think this is a tourism commercial for British Columbia until you see the 100% NZ thing at the end. The two places look remarkably similar.
The original song, written by Marian Gold, was first performed by German synth band Alphaville(1982) re-released on the 1989 CD, Forever Young, picking up the uncertainty experienced by Gen X teenagers as they faced a world in danger of nuclear holocaust.
Youth Group recorded Forever Young for the third series of The OC, a music-saturated teen US television drama series, suddenly found themselves with an international hit, published around the world on The OC.
Tourism New Zealand presented New Zealand as Forever Young in a TV ad released in August 2007. The advertisement hit the news in NZ (see NZ Herald August 31) as the locals complained that the soundtrack used a song originally from Europe and made popular by an Australian group.
Forever Young is sung here by Milan Borich, lead singer of New Zealand band Pluto, recorded at Neil Finn Studios (Roundhead Studios).
What a great advertisement for New Zealand and it's people. Tourism is an enourmous source of revenue for local businesses and a great way to bridge cultural and economic boundaries between nations. It is dissapointing to see comments posted by MitchKid432 discouraging "asians" to come to New Zealand. What a cop out. Just because a person is of Asian descent doesn't make them any better or any worse than non asian visitors. Put a backpack on fella and do some travelling. Learn and appreciate.
Can I explain something to you. I am a New Zealand born Maori. I have travelled worldwide and currently work for the Public Service. I highlight this to you to help you understand I am not bias to either side of the debate.
Of course there are hypocrits and losers out there that want reperations for injustices. However for the genuine Maori, the want for our land back is not Moneytary. Its spiritual.
Unlike european culture land to us is our Wairua (Spirit). I guess thats the difference?
So just a quick question on the whole spiritual land thing? Why is it when you cant get the land back because it is occupied, if it is occupied by goverment land market rent is paid? because that is money with no spirtual value?
Thats a really fair question. However i cant speak for % of the population. But I can tell you that I say my previous comment on behalf of my family, and im sure, many other iwi. my family own approx 7kms of Lakefront along the Turang-Taupo Road (Primarily named Hallets Bay) if you travel this area you will see its untouched, and the only dwelling there is house from 1853. We have been approached by 2 international consortiums to lease this land, however our family have declined both of these.
The land is free for "anyone" to use. Yes we own it, but to the suprise of many international tourists that frequent the area, we do not "BAN" people from sharing in the beautiful area that Lake Taupo is (as is portrayed by mainstream media and society). I think if you look into it, there are alot more "Do Not Tresspass" signs on european owned land, than there is on iwi (with the exception of the extreme Urewera area). So yes, I still believe land is spiritual to maori and monetry to european.
Ive been living here for more than 3 years and will not go anywhere. It is such a beautiful country. A paradise in 22nd century.
jhundr 11 months ago 6
kia ora. I love new zealand and I do live here, but these adverts are making more tourists and the tourists along with us the new zealanders are not taking enough care and all ready new zealand is losing the peace and nature and soon it will be like any other country. please i beg you take care of it if you live here or if you visit.
Rosetron 1 year ago 25
nice country and nice ad
peace from iraq (^-^)
Tigris363 1 year ago 3
If I could move here I would..... beautiful country
KewlKatplaysbass 1 year ago 9
New Zealand is the most amazing country on earth, im in the UK right now and it has its merits, but i am missing home very much! It will be a joy to return!
Trouttaranaki 1 year ago 46
New Zealand is a great place.. but the girls here are obese!!!!
SexDrugsPistol69 2 years ago
Sooooo true
frostfireshit 2 years ago
Nz is realy beautiful, but hopeless country.
Don't immigrate were..
lachupakabra85 2 years ago
@lachupakabra85 the beauty is not enough?
MaximumV5 1 year ago
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Kiwisexy1 2 years ago
idiot
R0CKFUCKR0LL 2 years ago
@imageandlikeness
ur a douche bag they only put 1080 in the bush to kill the pests that are killing our native bird (kiwi) and they keep it as far away from the streams as they can we have like the cleanest water in the world.
quackasandcheese 2 years ago 3
i miss home
kiwiboitz101 2 years ago 7
Forever Young cover by Milan Borich ( Pluto )
AbangBatagor 2 years ago 4
what a soothing ad!
thekoiponds 2 years ago
What's this song please ?
MylFun 2 years ago
"Forever young" by Alphaville.
AvmanM 2 years ago
Beautiful video and song. Makes me very homesick all the way over in Ireland! And everyone in NZ should be proud of the way our country and people are viewed overseas, it makes me really proud :)
kelzNZEire 2 years ago 3
what the name of this song ?
ANfilms 2 years ago
forever young
lucyannabel09 2 years ago
youthgroup sing it
MsJNizzle 2 years ago
This version was performed by the NZ group Pluto. The original version was by the German band Alphaville. It also appears in Jay-Z's song "Young Forever".
AvmanM 2 years ago 2
forever young
nishas123 2 years ago
To any tourist....you will be well advised to stay away from New Zealand. You will be robbed or murdered. Its a known fact!
16051957 2 years ago
wtf???????
r u one of those people who live in south Auckland their whole life and never get out?????
JedRkx 2 years ago 2
Anywhere you go in this world you will get robbed or murdered! dumshit!
01anitas 2 years ago
NZ rocks. Most beautiful country in the in my opinion, and i have never been there. wow, can't wait to go there some day
gobenko 2 years ago 5
omg i want to go there,ooh wait a minute i live there...:)
fbicool1 2 years ago 5
when im older, im definantly going to NZ.
i think once i saw this i was instantly interested in going there. lol its absolutely beautiful. btw, im from the usa.
mxgirl315 2 years ago 4
Born here, raised here, live here
Love it
BPOPINGTMO 2 years ago 5
ditto :)
MsJNizzle 2 years ago
1080 new zealandFACT: One of 1080s breakdown products is highly toxic fluorocitrate. ref. S. Weaver. 1080 remains stable in distilled water and breaks down extremely slowly in low temperatures, ie. In NZ streams in winter, therefore undegraded 1080 can be washed downwards into ground water and water supplies putting humans at risk. 1080 new zealand
kruiser98 2 years ago
Kruiser98 FACT: Kruiser98 is a gay fag XD
but seriously, they only put it in bushland where pests are killing kiwis (the bird), and aim as far away from streams as they can. And christchurch's water still remains 2nd best in the world. Thank you.
JedRkx 2 years ago 3
Or you can just visit New Zealand Town in NYC.
(Between Chinatown and Little Itallian Town.)
ImpliedBodyMan 2 years ago 3
too much NZ, jealous much aussie!!!
wat do you prefer desert or forest!!!
soljah12591 2 years ago 47
NZ has always been very proud commomwealth type of country....respect from India
tonuhot 2 years ago
Looks beautiful, but where's Old Zealand? :o)
rikmills 2 years ago 2
Holland
waiotahi52 2 years ago
LoL
Bad joke xD
Meraphones 2 years ago
omg australia looks so nice!
letterzrnumbers 2 years ago
The Dept. of Conservation advises that due to an aerial drop of Sodium Mono Fluoroacetate (1080)in the Coromandel forest they 'advise all trampers to bring their own water requirements and PLEASE do not take any water from this area for consumption, to not handle any bait or carcasses, and DO NOT leave children untended. It would be irresponsible to not advise any potential visitors to the area of this.
Clean green no more.
waiotahi52 2 years ago
The red haired chick is really pretty, she's so hot lol.
Coldone666 2 years ago 6
I live in New Zealand and it is a great place!
str4ngo 2 years ago 2
Hawaii looks nice
LolonMatinez 2 years ago
Exelente canal ! ; gracias ,desde argentina.
bellinivernon 2 years ago 2
the song is Forever Young, but its done by Milan Borich of Pluto.
I don't know where to find this song, i really wanna download it. if anyone finds it please let me know!!! thanks
wonderwall12 2 years ago
may not be born of this blood but Born of this land, blood line trace back to the Cookislands, now live in foreign soil Australia, But Aotearoa I will defend with all my mana & love always.
KiwiAow 2 years ago 4
:( I MISS MY HOMELAND! Living in Australia Makes you SO PROUD of NZ!!!! God Defend NZ!!!!!!!!!!!
mussmo 2 years ago 5
these ads are amazing.
shelbyville172 2 years ago 3
Who does this song? and where can i find it?
jollyrancherz098 2 years ago
forever young by youth group
harryistbtf 2 years ago
Forever Young - Youth Group\
mussmo 2 years ago
Best country ever! xox
I at the place at 0:28! and it is stunning!
FRANKYISMIIDOL 2 years ago 2
Ive been round the world 3 times and New Zealand is the best place on earth.
streethassled 2 years ago 2
Fuk the slow internet in this fuckin 3rd world shite.
NameFrUtube 2 years ago
NZ is not 3rd world.
Codis998 2 years ago 2
fuck off wanker, new zealand isn't even a 3rd world country ya silly cunt
AucklandRulez 2 years ago 3
have you actually been there? It's great! I live in Wellington but love Australia
jacthemuss 2 years ago
Beautiful. I love this commercial.
jstnhnh 2 years ago
looks like a pretty place!
hppy4ever 2 years ago
so mountains, right?
ThreeBooleans 2 years ago
Sorry beg to differ. And please what are you 5?? To come up with terms like gayist? Grow up! Who cares which country is best. We are all the same! We all breath eat and shit! We just talk differently!
itsdacadava 2 years ago
Ok mate. Are you gealous or just ignorant?
quadfin1234 2 years ago
Man all I can say is...Jeezus...what kind of a tourist would fall for this kind of crap?? 16-17 year olds? Not the target market guys
drbeserka 2 years ago
I agree, simply awful marketing, cheese laden and ultra-cringe-inducing.
winzfinz 2 years ago
I also agree!
I think for NZ there is no need for marketing. This country must be beautiful! I will go there to see it myself. But I knew that before I saw this ad. :-)
maniga3004 2 years ago 2
beautiful nz
9martinko 2 years ago 4
I went to New Zealand for my honeymoon, driving round the South Island. I'd like to apologise now to any New Zealanders who don't like tourists, as I've recommended the place to many, many people in the five years since I went. There's no other place in the world I'd rather have gone to, and I had the most wonderful time. If I had the chance to have my honeymoon again and go anywhere in the world, I'd still choose New Zealand.
JimShadyUK 2 years ago 2
isolated country !just good for visit not to live for immigrant.
poorna61 2 years ago
I live in New Zealand too and you know what.. there ain't no place i'd rather be. perfection!
ZoBoMoFo 2 years ago 4
i live there
fbicool1 2 years ago 3
zealand rocks
fbicool1 2 years ago 3
if there was no fine in place, everyone would just keep bringing them in! if u were told not to u wouldnt really care and probarly do it again. and if u dont come to Australia or New zealand just cos of tht quarantine rule, yor a friken idiot. Its not a big deal anyway just dont bring a bannana.
thecallan0007 2 years ago 2
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benasabiyim 2 years ago
If you got caught with 2 bananas, you're an idiot, because on all of the customs forms and on MASSIVE posters through every port and airport there are notifications about quarantine. And the customs officers are boasting about catching an idiot.
Both NZ and Australia grow fruit, and we don't want parasites found on other fruit coming into our countries, thanks. This, in part, has ensured that our exports didn't drop by 35% this year, like Turkey's did.
kozznz 2 years ago 2
watching this ad makes me want to live in new Zealand....
O WAIT
i already do... YAY!
GlobeNinja 2 years ago 5
lucky...
DontYouKnowMyName 2 years ago
whats an honesty box???
ssips720 2 years ago
It's basically a box that you put money in to pay for whatever item you purchase from the stall. It's used mainly because whoever owns the stall is working and they trust that people wont steal them.
Its quite common in the NZ countryside.
121snake121 2 years ago 3
Beautiful countryside. I was there twice. Lots of natural history. I would love to live there. A good place for distancerunning training..good air quality, good seafood, etc. :)
matarikistar 2 years ago
im not trying to put new zealand down or anything, but personally ive been to both australia and new zealand many times. im just trying to help if yor looking for an adventure, you should find Australia more exciting, thats my opinion. But hey New Zealand is still a great place!
thecallan0007 2 years ago
Well that is not really true ; because Australia is so hot in the summer old people start to die . And& there may be lot 's of amusement parks which in my opinion are exactly the same and get a little boring ! but then they are so low on water supply that they can barely have ten minute showers ! NZ has the whole lot ; the sun, with nice fresh air, the greeness and the snow in one un-discovered unspoilt beautiful country ! But Australia is pretty cool too ! x
rise1996 2 years ago
It's funny, I live in the middle of the US and when I see Kiwi culture on display like it is here, I think of my own back yard. We still have honesty boxes here. Doors are kept unlocked. Keys kept in cars, the whole lot.
We don't have the view of the mountains next to the sea, nor the east and west coast US tourists telling us how backwards we are here.
Thank God the Kiwis want 'em. And thank God the Kiwis aren't put off by fellow citizen's arrogance and self righteousness.
ltauzl 2 years ago
Yes i am from nz and nz is not a country known for safaris if you want that then go to africa
larrylemming 2 years ago
Did it get cold in here cos Im getting chills and goose bumps
foohan2001 2 years ago
Darn!!! That red head gal with her hand in the honesty box is hot!! and im gay!! lol. Whoo! Im coming to NZ in a week!! Cannot wait!! Congrats to the camera man behind this video! You did one hell of a job!!!
cvelcm 2 years ago
Nz rep :)
KrissyBooX 2 years ago
wow nz
ladysparrow9 2 years ago
i rely miss nz i have now just about seen most of the world only a few place to go every place is beautiful in
its own way but theres no place like nz only one bad thing in nz is there ant no good looking grils not like sweden :P
hemroyd 2 years ago
plenty of good lookin gals in nz go to hawkes bay go to tauranga um wellington otago taupo oh there are so many places but if u want plastic barbie dolls stay in sweden
papahet1889 2 years ago
plastic barbie dolls i think you have sweden and usa mixd up all the girls i seen in sweden are 100% natural not only are thay good looking but are some of the most frendly people i have meet
hemroyd 2 years ago
Forever Young - Youth Group
prls001 2 years ago
what is the name of the music? artist?
juda67000 2 years ago
Found all th videos titled "100% Pure new Zealand" amazing. New Zealand's beautiful, has unique landmarks....scenario's breathtaking - would definitely pick this destination to go for safaris and holidays
raelani777 2 years ago
safaris?
Not really mate
larrylemming 2 years ago
Are you from NZ?
........must be an adventure for sightseeing etc.........
raelani777 2 years ago
nice song
ill have to vist
oh and greetings from north americ
obammasupporter 2 years ago
que volasero
reivanchoxx 2 years ago
This version of "Forever Young" isnt by Youth Group or Alphaville.... if anyone can tell me the band name, I would be happy. And I really want to go to New Zealand!!
MusicScudsMadness 2 years ago 2
new zealand group pluto
danwu1 2 years ago
wouldn't it be so expensive to fly to NZ, I would there be continuesly... love it!
Rodleen3 2 years ago
Does anyone know where I can get a copy of this version of Forever Young?
holychest13 2 years ago
Who sings this song?!?
squintsvocals 2 years ago
pluto.
enVStyle 2 years ago
I guess heaven should look something like this . . .
Someday I'll visit this great country 4 sure :)
U should be all proud to be kiwi's, Greetings from Malta :)
FranklynBrincat 2 years ago
at 0.26 it looks strange
aholebunchofans 2 years ago
You know what everybody...
im so proud to call my self a kiwi
i love our accent, sense of humour, beautiful country, friendliness and happiness within the people, i love that the fact that n.z sticks up for what we believe in :)
LuvNZforevah 2 years ago 2
broo i toatlly agree wif you!
aussie and n.z are totally the best countries to live in ae :)
atleast you ahve anzac spirit :D
LuvNZforevah 2 years ago
LOVE NZ !!!
ggkms1 2 years ago 2
I know so little about New Zealand, I heard so little about them, and my big travel plans do not include New Zealand. There is so many places to visit around Earth that I just hope to have time to visit this country as well. All I know about them is that you can feel all four seasons at the same time of the year. But about their people, their culture, how they look like (black or caucasians), nothing.
racsito39 2 years ago
Culture is much the same as Australia. the Maori are native to this land. everyone speaks English and its a modern society but a very environmentally protected one
mcdowalla 2 years ago
Sorry, I know you posted a while ago but NZ is a truly wonderful place to be! a home of about twenty-five world-famous birds. We have things from Beaches and fishing to Snowboarding and Hiking. It get's pretty hot in the summer but there's always that cool breeze that makes Summer much more comfortable. as for the culture? Well, New Zealand is very multi-cultural! They have Samoans and Indians and Japanese people and Americans all geting to know each other in one small wonderful country!
rise1996 2 years ago 2
go NZ.
love iit
omguuwhoree 3 years ago
W-O-W! What a magical place...leaves me speechless!
Belezza23 3 years ago
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kjordon1 2 years ago
Umm i wasn't being sarcastic, i truly believe NZ to be a place of magic. I did not even mention the USA, its no comparison to NZ-never!
Belezza23 2 years ago
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kjordon1 2 years ago
I was referring to the magic is can create within a person after witnessing such a pure and amazingly beautiful land-thats all. You should know there is such a difference as taking things literally and not--and you have done that with me referring to NZ as a land of magic. Why do criticize this land? and why pick on my comments--i'm only stating what i feel about NZ, these are MY opinions on the land, and i am entitled to post them without someone like you questioning them.
Belezza23 2 years ago
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kjordon1 2 years ago
As the author of this video states-"Whether you want to leap out of your comfort zone or slide into a blissful state of tranquillity, New Zealand rejuvenates the mind, invigorates the body and enriches the soul like nowhere else on earth."-That is the magic i was referring to ;)
My apologies if i came across in a negative way.
Belezza23 2 years ago
Are you from NZ? If so what is the climate like? Does it get cold in August? Does it snow? Is it hot, humid or rainy season right now in NZ?
kjordon1 2 years ago
im from new zealand, its hot in the summer, all the leaves get brown and fall off all over the place in august, in winter it snows quite a bit in otago and Canterbury, although you wont get snow in much parts of the north island though, Thats why i live in the south island, definatly better than the north in my opinion.
Jed3245 2 years ago 2
I want to go to New Zealand so bad
aholebunchofans 2 years ago
It sounds like you have fall in august. I thought you would have cold winter in august since NZ is in the southern hemisphere. Northern US has cold winter in February.
kjordon1 2 years ago
yea it does get bloddy cold in Winter, i live in Chrirstchurch and it gets -10c in the mornings, and its even colder in dundedin or invercargill, but no sadly the north island does not get snow but the south gets plenty.
Jed3245 2 years ago
I see you still managed to show some American arrogance no matter what you are trying to say here. WOW! Way to go NEW ZEALAND!
callumshotmail 2 years ago
Hey I'm sorry for making some of you people upset. I just don't want anyone to get carried away believing in earthly magic.
kjordon1 2 years ago
i live in auckand best contry in the world!!!
indybins1 3 years ago
What band plays this song?
ToontownFan175 3 years ago
youth group- forever young
ddanger101 3 years ago
Its Milan Borich of Pluto singing the remake of Alphaville's song Forever Young
SouthWestIron 2 years ago
How did they send the song from Pluto to Earth?
XiaoPow 2 years ago
I'm a kiwi myself but I find it weird they call it the "youngest country on earth" Surely Kosovo is the youngest country as it got it's independance only lastyear.
Unless they are talking the average age which would mean our life span is so short on average we are the youngest country ;)
sonofsilence 3 years ago
theres a "making of" which explains that it was the last land mass to be discovered or something :D
supertrouper11 3 years ago
Don't recommend staying in New Zealand.
Why so you may ask?
The Europeans and Maoris are generally rude to outsiders, and shout things like 'Go back to your own country' or 'Stop making New Zealand a dump' to you.
There is nothing to do. Yes there are amazing sights (the ad really exaggerates them, by the way) but NOTHING to do, once you've gone skiing, bungee jumping, and rock climbing, you've done everything you can do.
I can't wait to get the hell out of here.
I don't
kauricliffssuck 3 years ago
wow its a shame to hear that's your experience but I can only imagine where you went in NZ to get that kind of treatment! Like any country, there are spots not to go to but having lived all over the world I can truly say its one of the most friendly places Iv ever been (and lived in)! And the scenery is just like this (especially in Queenstown..amazing)
supertrouper11 3 years ago
Does anyone have this song as an Mp3? I can't find it anywhere.
andreboy1 3 years ago
youth group- forever young
ddanger101 3 years ago
yes,thats one of the people that sing it.
but its a different group that sings forever young in this commercial.
who is it?
mxgirl315 3 years ago
It's Pluto. Kiwi band
PureNewZealand 3 years ago
Where would i be able to find the mp3? :/
enVStyle 2 years ago
It snows in both Australia and New Zealand..
xWAMPUSx 3 years ago
um who sings forever young in this commercial??
i know other people have,but this version is amazing!
mxgirl315 3 years ago
Youth Group
georgiacopguy 3 years ago
.. there is snow? .. i go to the snowboard every winter theres like snow 8 months of the year .. it even shows snow it on the video..
drewpoh 3 years ago
actually GYMNASTICXBEAUTY i think by that video itself it proves there is snow in new Zealand lol, they were snowboarding lol...
Of course theres not everywhere... but ud have to go to Alaska or Antarctica to get that :O
Sbennett1117 3 years ago
Canada is nice too.
ZachLaughs 3 years ago
Youth Group has a really good version of the song "Forever Young"
sackofba11s 3 years ago
I love this song!! can anyone tell me what band is it?
LayAllYourLoveOnMe 3 years ago
Its forever young, covered by nz band Pluto....,
LoveAndLonley 3 years ago
i have wanted to go to new zeland since i was 4 years old. cant wait till i get my chance :)
coke9797 3 years ago
this "forever young version" is from what band?
Aerolipe111 3 years ago
Pluto
LoveAndLonley 3 years ago
Hehe that kid at 0:53 is cute~
HyugaHinatafan810417 3 years ago
So true!!
karwikurl 3 years ago
Here in Canada most people I talk to think this is a tourism commercial for British Columbia until you see the 100% NZ thing at the end. The two places look remarkably similar.
jamesrhinesucks 3 years ago
The original song, written by Marian Gold, was first performed by German synth band Alphaville(1982) re-released on the 1989 CD, Forever Young, picking up the uncertainty experienced by Gen X teenagers as they faced a world in danger of nuclear holocaust.
Youth Group recorded Forever Young for the third series of The OC, a music-saturated teen US television drama series, suddenly found themselves with an international hit, published around the world on The OC.
Gadgetmanx 3 years ago
Tourism New Zealand presented New Zealand as Forever Young in a TV ad released in August 2007. The advertisement hit the news in NZ (see NZ Herald August 31) as the locals complained that the soundtrack used a song originally from Europe and made popular by an Australian group.
Forever Young is sung here by Milan Borich, lead singer of New Zealand band Pluto, recorded at Neil Finn Studios (Roundhead Studios).
Gadgetmanx 3 years ago
Very informative, thank you.
kaezer2 3 years ago
I must get this song!!!!!!!!!!!!!
superdudeMXA 3 years ago
Freedom of speech is fine Mitchkid432, thats why you wont mind me calling you a tosser.
bysy4787 3 years ago 2
what's this song???
Ma1iface 3 years ago
its by youth group called forever young
danieli8887 3 years ago
What happened to freedom of speech? This is not China
MitchKid432 3 years ago
What a great advertisement for New Zealand and it's people. Tourism is an enourmous source of revenue for local businesses and a great way to bridge cultural and economic boundaries between nations. It is dissapointing to see comments posted by MitchKid432 discouraging "asians" to come to New Zealand. What a cop out. Just because a person is of Asian descent doesn't make them any better or any worse than non asian visitors. Put a backpack on fella and do some travelling. Learn and appreciate.
migs73 3 years ago 3
I agree 100% mate.
Greenstain420Brazil 3 years ago
bahh bahh
OnlinEJunkeY 3 years ago
Nice Video. Where were all the Maoris? There not just for tourism influences.
monkeybars101 3 years ago
simple a beautiful country, thats all that needs to be said.
186078 3 years ago
Im proud to be a New Zealander.
I definately think I come from a beautiful country and this isn't me just being ignorant.
I love many many other countries too; England, America, Singapore, India, sheesh there are a lot.
I'm just proud to call New Zealand home =]
xPrettyDarnSpiffyx 3 years ago 2
Can I explain something to you. I am a New Zealand born Maori. I have travelled worldwide and currently work for the Public Service. I highlight this to you to help you understand I am not bias to either side of the debate.
Of course there are hypocrits and losers out there that want reperations for injustices. However for the genuine Maori, the want for our land back is not Moneytary. Its spiritual.
Unlike european culture land to us is our Wairua (Spirit). I guess thats the difference?
FullaFromNZ 3 years ago
So just a quick question on the whole spiritual land thing? Why is it when you cant get the land back because it is occupied, if it is occupied by goverment land market rent is paid? because that is money with no spirtual value?
wow0really 3 years ago
Thats a really fair question. However i cant speak for % of the population. But I can tell you that I say my previous comment on behalf of my family, and im sure, many other iwi. my family own approx 7kms of Lakefront along the Turang-Taupo Road (Primarily named Hallets Bay) if you travel this area you will see its untouched, and the only dwelling there is house from 1853. We have been approached by 2 international consortiums to lease this land, however our family have declined both of these.
FullaFromNZ 3 years ago
The land is free for "anyone" to use. Yes we own it, but to the suprise of many international tourists that frequent the area, we do not "BAN" people from sharing in the beautiful area that Lake Taupo is (as is portrayed by mainstream media and society). I think if you look into it, there are alot more "Do Not Tresspass" signs on european owned land, than there is on iwi (with the exception of the extreme Urewera area). So yes, I still believe land is spiritual to maori and monetry to european.
FullaFromNZ 3 years ago
what countries is this broadcaster to on tv? its not on nz =[ but then it wouldent make sence =p
kiwidud3 3 years ago
Sheep + Velcro gloves = fun
nzBooger 3 years ago
Hahahaha.
AngelofMusic2006 3 years ago
The sheep are great in nz.
nzBooger 3 years ago 2
sheeps! :D
prigual 3 years ago