Category Archives: New Zealand

Australia Day and Waitangi Day

aus can nz flagsWe look forward to you joining us this Saturday, February 6, for our Australia Day and Waitangi Day event. Everything gets underway at 6:00 pm at the Scandinavian Cultural Centre, 764 Erin.

It is a potluck event, so we ask that you:

  • prepare a dish using kiwi fruit to enter into the Bake Off Contest, and/or
  • bring a meat dish, salad, veggie dish, or dessert (unless the kiwi fruit dish you bring is a dessert).

Please bring enough for yourselves and a bit extra, just in case.

It’s going to be a great night, with a fun trivia quiz on both countries, and the bar will be open.

See you there and then.

 

New Zealand on a Plate

NZ-on-a-Plate-web-cropHey, foodies! Gusto TV – Canada’s new food and lifestyle specialty channel – is premiering New Zealand on a Plate on Thursday July 30 at 10:00 and 10:30 pm ET/PT.

The series takes viewers on a fresh and unique culinary journey of New Zealand, introduces some truly outstanding food cooked in beautiful outdoor locations by top chefs, and serves it all with excellent wines. Check it out!

By the way, they are already into Season 4 in NZ, so this one looks like it’ll be around for quite a while.

Bon appétit!

Folk Festival features Kiwi, Aussie talent

The 2015 Winnipeg Folk Festival presented a surprising number of Australian and New Zealand musical acts at workshops and stages throughout the weekend. One stage collected all but two of them to a single dedicated audience.

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All photos by Brian Hydesmith

Oz and NZ at the Winnipeg Fringe!

fringe logoIf you are looking for some Fringe productions from down under, check these out.

The Fringe runs from July 15 to 26.

For more information, visit the Winnipeg Fringe online and click on “show listings”:

The Orchid and the CrowButton Eye Productions – Melbourne, Australia – performed by Daniel Tobias

TrampolineWeeping Spoon Productions – Perth, Australia – performed by Shane Adamczak, Patrick Hercamp and Natalie Holmwood Continue reading

FIFA soccer: see Canada and New Zealand play!

Soccer fans are invited to celebrate the kick-off to the FIFA Women’s World Cup Canada 2015™ at Winnipeg Stadium’s FREE “Fan Zone” on Saturday, June 6.

The festivities begin at 15:00 and feature a live broadcast of both matches including the opening match featuring Canada v. China PR followed by New Zealand vs Netherlands. The Fan Zone will also feature a DJ, mini soccer pitch, face painters, photo booth and a special appearance by the tournament’s Official Mascot Shuéme. Food and drink will be available for purchase on site and free parking will be available in U Lot.

Read all the details here: http://winnipeg.fwwc2015.ca/event/winnipeg-fan-zone/