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Editorial

If not for Oprah

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Contributors

Laura Westphal, Phillip Simpson, Chris Tobias and G Venn

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Revisited

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Agenda

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The pundit

Ten-year-old blogger Tanielu Tele’a and his fellow Pt England Primary colleagues achieve celebrity outside the classroom

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A shot in the dark (or light)

James Madelin left investment banking to become a photographer—and found that he’s an inventor, too.

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Surfing in Texas

Web design company Fracture gets interactive at South by Southwest, much to the delight of Kiwi architects Jasmax

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We have the technology

Meet the Kiwi helping Barack Obama with his alternative fuels plans—and take a peek at hydrogen heaven

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The Unlocker

Author Cory Doctorow is a merciless critic of the mega-corporations that seek to control creative content—and he’s happy to give his own work away for free

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Forecast: Cloudy

Who would have thought that infrastructure was the most interesting part of the Internet? Welcome to cloud computing, where big pipes and big iron create a second—no, third—generation of Internet entrepreneurs. Matt Cooney asks: could New Zealand become the Land of the Long Net Cloud? Plus cloud concepts and Me 2.0

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Why the wheels fell off

Mountain Buggy looked like a model company for New Zealand’s design-led future, yet in January it reported debts of $22 million and the receiver was called in. What happened to one of our brightest export prospects? Mike Booker discovers why the wheels fell off. Plus a tale of two buggies.

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One-man brand

Kiwi golfer Michael Campbell has nurtured hopes of morphing into a global sports brand ever since he beat Tiger to win the 2005 US Open. It hasn’t happened yet. Andy Kenworthy spoke to Cambo about what could be the toughest challenge of his career. Plus Amazing Race host Phil Keoghan talks about his Enzed brand endeavours.

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The Cuban connection

Some people will go a long way for a decent coffee. The quest has taken Geoff Marsland and Tim Rose around the world, mingling with Cuban spies, tagged as terrorists and welcomed by Havana’s Communist elite. Lauren Bartlett meets the proprietors of Wellington’s Havana Coffee Works

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The rise of the smartocracy

Of all the differences between people, one factor has a greater bearing on income than any other: intelligence. And IQ scores show that each generation is getting smarter. Jamie Cullinane examines the rise of the smartocracy

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Taxpayer treasure

Art at Te Papa is a timely reminder.

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B nice

If you too wondered about Neil Finn’s pie preferences, wonder no more—B>side has the scoop

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Answers are free

The fascinating and terrifying tale of upstart Google.

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The revolution will be contributed

A decent corporate citizen watches his world crumble.

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Our places

Maori Architecture arrives at a fortuitous time.

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Adult industry

Asleep on the job? Perhaps that’s a sign of a productive workplace

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Peddling vision

A cycleway might unite the country. Science would enrich it.

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The big uncrunch

Got no cash? It’s time to unleash your creative chromosome

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A masterpiece in 160 parts

Some artworks stand above all others. Here’s why

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Bigger in Texas

Kiwi acts get a big reception at SXSW. If only they had a bigger venue

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That’s entertainment

What comes after the clients and the chocolate biscuits? Hollywood provides a clue.

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Keep clients in tough times

Keep clients in tough times. Nine ways to keep your company innovative—and essential

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Safety dance

Dance is a tough act—just ask ACC

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Idealgear

Idealog’s list of design-led delights

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Creative Showcase: the future of PR

The future of P.R. | Everyone, even a computer, can produce a press release. So what’s the role now for a PR professional in cutting through the noise of fragmented media and marketing hype?

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Showcase #1: public relations 2.0

TBWA\PR loves the new media

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Showcase #2: four of the best

Porter Novelli turns the expected into the extraordinary

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Showcase #3: taking responsibility

‘Do the right thing,’ says Nikki Wright