RobiNZ Personal Blog

Ferrari advise “check the box of junk”

It’s probably lost in translation but I kind of like this statement seen after registering at the Ferrari F1 2010 site New car launching soon! Read more →

Vote for Kiva in the Chase Community Giving challenge

If you’re a Facebook user Kiva needs your help. Just a click can make a difference Vote for Kiva to help us win $1 million! “Kiva is a finalist in the Chase Community Giving contest and we need your vote to help us win $1 million in funding! Voting is open now and ends on January 22nd. To vote for Kiva, visit http://bit.ly/8dcnwe. After adding the voting application on Facebook, you will be able to nominate "Kiva Microfunds. Winning the Chase Community Giving challenge would enable Kiva to make critical investments in staff to strengthen and expand Kiva’s Field Partner... Read more →

Pat Metheny creates a “live” solo “group” - ORCHESTRION

Ever thought a Solo performer, with a bit of automaton help, could sound this great? Pat Metheny’s latest project merges his performance with automated instruments to create a live solo live jazz group. Can’t wait to hear the CD, wish the concert was coming a bit closer. Pat is touring ORCHESTRION through Europe in Feb/March, US/Canada starting in April but the closest he’ll get to NZ (so far) is L.A. or San Francisco. What about a Aussie/New Zealand leg Pat!? Pat Metheny - ORCHESTRION This project represents a conceptual direction that merges an idea from the late 19th and early... Read more →

Great read on a summer day

Great read on a summer day, originally uploaded by RobiNZ. I don't read much fiction, typically male I'm told, but have enjoyed Derek Hansen's "Remember Me". Set in Auckland in the 50's it is a bit before my time but mentions many places I know. Sitting the shade with a cool drink and a good book is a nice way to spend some holiday time. Read more →

Jack Yan’s candidacy for Mayor of Wellington

This is a bit embarrassing: Cleaning up my draft blog folder I found this post, written back in September, but for some reason unpublished! Wind your mind back to 09/2009 as you read… Jack Yan announces candidacy for Mayor of Wellington I can’t say this was a surprise as when I met Jack for lunch, while in Wellington visiting the Formula 1 exhibit at Te Papa, he mentioned the possibility. Ok, it was more than a mention as although we talked about blogging (which is how I met Jack), cars, fonts (he designs them) and much more the one constant... Read more →

Pohutukawa means summer

Pohutukawa, originally uploaded by RobiNZ. But you have to imagine the cicada soundtrack Read more →