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The Spinoff
12 minutes ago
- The Spinoff
What is Christopher Luxon doing on top of a mountain?
He's just a man, standing on a mountain, asking a pavlova to love him. Christopher Luxon is a man on top of a mountain. The prime minister of New Zealand is standing high above Queenstown, the soft white powder of fresh snow beneath his feet and crisp blue skies of a winter's day above him. Australian prime minister Anthony Albanese stands next to Luxon, wearing a yellow and green scarf around his neck. The view across the Southern Alps is spectacular, but neither leader is looking at it. Instead, both men are busy staring intently at something far more impressive in front of them. They are gazing at a pavlova. Christopher Luxon's social media video about pavlova marked the climax of last weekend's 24-hour political lovefest between Albanese and Luxon. Albanese flew into Queenstown for the annual leaders meeting between Australia and Aotearoa, and boy, did they have fun. They laughed, they cuddled, they hung out at a billionaire's private retreat. In between, they discussed trade and defence issues, talked about 501 deportees and Gaza. Mostly, they just had a lovely time together. The most bromantic moment of all came when they took a helicopter up a mountain, where they dined on a feast of sweet treats arranged on the snow. Even when standing in one of the most peaceful and unspoiled parts of the world, Luxon couldn't resist tackling one last critical political issue: who really invented the pavlova, Australia or New Zealand? The identities of two nations rest entirely on what is about to unfold. 'Well look, to all our Australian and Kiwi friends,' Luxon begins in the video, holding a cream-splattered knife in one hand and a paper plate in the other. 'Anthony and I have resolved…' We're only three seconds in, but already Albanese has had enough. 'Quite clearly, it's half-half,' he pipes up. The Australian prime minister points his finger at the pav, first to one half, then the other. One side is artfully covered in sliced kiwifruit, while the other is topped with strawberries and Tim Tam biscuits. Job done, let's move on. The bilateral dessert sits on a table covered with a black cloth, which was also presumably hoiked up the mountain in a helicopter. Also visible is a platter of date scones and two containers of butter. Put these delicious treats together with all the eggs and cream in the pavlova, and at Queenstown prices, that tucker is valued at approximately eight million dollars. Can you put a price on pavlova? Luxon doesn't think so. 'This is a compromise solution, we all know the Kiwis invented the pavlova,' he continues bravely. 'They stole it, they try and claim it.' It's a killer blow. Australia might be tempting record numbers of New Zealanders over with its superior pay, better living conditions and greater job opportunities, but there's one thing we won't let them get away with, and that's having the audacity to claim they were the first to put cream on meringue and name it after a Russian ballerina. It could be the altitude or the alarming sight of Tim Tams on top of a pav, but Luxon starts to ramble. 'But you've seen pieces broken out of it up here on this mountain today, in the South Island, eh?' he asks Albanese. Albanese is too distracted by which half is his half to answer. 'This is clearly Australia,' Albanese repeats, pointing at the pav again. 'That's Australia with your Tim Tams,' Luxon agrees, as if he's speaking to a confused uncle who thinks a pudding is a world map. 'And that's us with our kiwifruit, see?' Suddenly, all is right with the world. These leaders have never been more relatable and everything bad has faded away: the collapse of the health system, the rising cost of living, the prolonged recession, the increase in unemployment and homelessness, whether or not to recognise Palestinian statehood (Albanese has since gone with yes, Luxon is still solving that problem). Now, there is only pavlova. 'Problem solved,' Albanese cheers. 'We have solved a centuries-old debate,' adds Luxon, surprising even himself. 'And we had to come up here…' 'To do it,' both leaders say in unison. Pavlova deep, mountain high. This is exactly what happens when powerful men dine from a silver platter on a mountaintop: they solve the big issues. Some may say pavlova is an issue that nobody gives a shit about, but when was the last time they took a helicopter up a mountain and stared destiny in the face? Have they ever put two Tim Tams on a pudding and lived to tell the tale? Only losers eat dessert at sea level, anyway. Christopher Luxon has solved the great pavlova mystery, once and for all: both nations invented it, which also means, nobody invented it. What more do you want, New Zealand?
Scoop
17 hours ago
- Scoop
Callout For Kiwis To Join Expedition Aboard Historic Tall Ship
Press Release – Antarctic Heritage Trust This is a rare opportunity to step into the world of heroic-era exploration and the first time weve taken a group of young explorers on this historic tall ship, says Antarctic Heritage Trusts Executive Director Francesca Eathorne. A group of young New Zealanders will have the chance of a lifetime to sail a century-old tall ship to the Antarctic Peninsula. Applications have opened this week as part of the Antarctic Heritage Trust's next Inspiring Explorers Expedition™. The ship will set sail in January 2026 from Ushuaia, Argentina with a team of 18 to 30-year-old New Zealanders joining the crew of Bark EUROPA, a three-masted Dutch tall ship built in 1911, for a month-long journey to the Antarctic Peninsula. The expedition is no luxury cruise. Bark EUROPA operates as a sail training vessel which means chosen participants will get an insight into the heroic-era experience as they crew the ship, take the helm, set sails, and stand watch while crossing the notoriously rough Drake Passage and navigating the icy waters of Antarctica. Once there, they'll explore glaciers, icebergs, wildlife-rich coastlines, and heritage sites, while reflecting on the legacy of early explorers like Captain Robert Falcon Scott and Sir Ernest Shackleton. 'This is a rare opportunity to step into the world of heroic-era exploration and the first time we've taken a group of young explorers on this historic tall ship,' says Antarctic Heritage Trust's Executive Director Francesca Eathorne. 'We're looking for people who want to challenge themselves and develop their 'Explorer Mindset' – leaning into developing qualities such as teamwork, curiosity, resilience, leadership and innovation. This expedition is an opportunity to embrace the same spirit of exploration that defined the early Antarctic explorers.' Scott and Shackleton's ships were central to the heroic era of Antarctic exploration. 'They weren't just transport, they were the lifeline of the expedition, carrying men, dogs, ponies, even a cat, and serving as the place where the explorers began to develop the resilience and teamwork they'd need to thrive on the ice,' Eathorne says. The Antarctic Peninsula is home to seals, whales and large penguin colonies. Landings and zodiac trips will take the group ashore for hikes and close-up encounters with the region's wildlife and landscapes, and conditions permitting, visits to heritage sites cared for by the Trust's sister organisation UK Antarctic Heritage Trust. Wildlife conservationist, artist, and Inspiring Explorer alumnus Charlie Thomas encourages people to apply. 'When I applied for the Inspiring ExplorersTM programme, I had no idea how much it would change me. My expedition to South Georgia in 2023 pushed me out of my comfort zone in ways I couldn't imagine, and that's the point.' Thomas is sharing his experience through his art which is featured in the exhibition Into Ocean and Ice at the New Zealand Maritime Museum in Auckland until 31 August. 'This exhibition is a way to connect others with Antarctica's history and why it matters. That's what the Inspiring Explorers™ programme is about: taking what you've learned in one of the most remote places on Earth and using it to inspire people back home,' Thomas says. The expedition will take place from 10 January to 10 February 2026 and includes pre-departure training in Christchurch and a post-expedition outreach project. No previous sailing experience is necessary, although there are requirements around physical fitness. The professional crew will teach participants how to sail and operate the ship. Applicants are encouraged to bring their own creative ideas for sharing the experience through writing, art, music, video, or other mediums as part of an outreach programme when they return home.
Scoop
17 hours ago
- Scoop
Callout For Kiwis To Join Expedition Aboard Historic Tall Ship
A group of young New Zealanders will have the chance of a lifetime to sail a century-old tall ship to the Antarctic Peninsula. Applications have opened this week as part of the Antarctic Heritage Trust's next Inspiring Explorers Expedition™. The ship will set sail in January 2026 from Ushuaia, Argentina with a team of 18 to 30-year-old New Zealanders joining the crew of Bark EUROPA, a three-masted Dutch tall ship built in 1911, for a month-long journey to the Antarctic Peninsula. The expedition is no luxury cruise. Bark EUROPA operates as a sail training vessel which means chosen participants will get an insight into the heroic-era experience as they crew the ship, take the helm, set sails, and stand watch while crossing the notoriously rough Drake Passage and navigating the icy waters of Antarctica. Once there, they'll explore glaciers, icebergs, wildlife-rich coastlines, and heritage sites, while reflecting on the legacy of early explorers like Captain Robert Falcon Scott and Sir Ernest Shackleton. 'This is a rare opportunity to step into the world of heroic-era exploration and the first time we've taken a group of young explorers on this historic tall ship,' says Antarctic Heritage Trust's Executive Director Francesca Eathorne. 'We're looking for people who want to challenge themselves and develop their 'Explorer Mindset' – leaning into developing qualities such as teamwork, curiosity, resilience, leadership and innovation. This expedition is an opportunity to embrace the same spirit of exploration that defined the early Antarctic explorers.' Scott and Shackleton's ships were central to the heroic era of Antarctic exploration. 'They weren't just transport, they were the lifeline of the expedition, carrying men, dogs, ponies, even a cat, and serving as the place where the explorers began to develop the resilience and teamwork they'd need to thrive on the ice,' Eathorne says. The Antarctic Peninsula is home to seals, whales and large penguin colonies. Landings and zodiac trips will take the group ashore for hikes and close-up encounters with the region's wildlife and landscapes, and conditions permitting, visits to heritage sites cared for by the Trust's sister organisation UK Antarctic Heritage Trust. Wildlife conservationist, artist, and Inspiring Explorer alumnus Charlie Thomas encourages people to apply. 'When I applied for the Inspiring ExplorersTM programme, I had no idea how much it would change me. My expedition to South Georgia in 2023 pushed me out of my comfort zone in ways I couldn't imagine, and that's the point.' Thomas is sharing his experience through his art which is featured in the exhibition Into Ocean and Ice at the New Zealand Maritime Museum in Auckland until 31 August. 'This exhibition is a way to connect others with Antarctica's history and why it matters. That's what the Inspiring Explorers™ programme is about: taking what you've learned in one of the most remote places on Earth and using it to inspire people back home,' Thomas says. The expedition will take place from 10 January to 10 February 2026 and includes pre-departure training in Christchurch and a post-expedition outreach project. No previous sailing experience is necessary, although there are requirements around physical fitness. The professional crew will teach participants how to sail and operate the ship. Applicants are encouraged to bring their own creative ideas for sharing the experience through writing, art, music, video, or other mediums as part of an outreach programme when they return home.
