Google New Zealand Blog: 2015

The YouTube ads Kiwis chose to watch in 2015

Thursday, December 17, 2015

four-legged ball boysoctopus photographerMen in Black Safety DefendersThere Will Be HatersRemove Labels Unique ConnectionDoor KnockerForce of BlackImagine

Men In Black Safety Defenders #AirNZSafetyVideo

Door knocking is so last century. See how we got rid of them.

شوف الناس بقلبك في رمضان | Remove labels this Ramadan

The unique connection

There Will Be Haters feat. Suárez, Bale, James and Benzema -- adidas Football

World's first Octopus photographer

Venus Williams and The Best Ball Boys in the World | ASB

Lotto Powerball "Imagine" - Pop's gift (extended version)

FORCE OF BLACK | adidas Rugby

Clash of Clans: Ride of the Hog Riders (Official TV Commercial)

The top 10 ads featured on the Leaderboard are calculated using an algorithm that factors in organic and paid views, watch time and also audience retention.Posted by Chris Dodson, Head of YouTube and Ads Marketing, Google Australia and New Zealand

The Year in Search: The Moments that Defined 2015

Wednesday, December 16, 2015

The hopes of a nationHow did they do that?What the?Trending Searches

Agario

Cricket World Cup

Cyclone Pam

Natalia Kills

Jonah Lomu

Google Classroom

Lamar Odom

Rugby World Cup

Jerry Collins

Caitlyn Jenner

google.com/2015

Trending Searches 1. Agario 2. Cricket World Cup 3. Cyclone Pam 4. Natalia Kills 5. Jonah Lomu 6. Google Classroom 7. Lamar Odom 8. Rugby World Cup 9. Jerry Collins 10. Caitlyn Jenner	News items of 2015 (Trending) 1. Cyclone Pam 2. Paris 3. Mayweather Pacquiao Fight 4. Rugby World Cup Final 5. Nepal Earthquake 6. Bali Nine 7. Charlie Hebdo 8. Pluto 9. Red Peak Flag 10. Royal Baby
How to… (Most Searched) 1. Make Pancakes 2. Tie a Tie 3. Screenshot On Mac 4. Draw 5. Cook Quinoa 6. Get Rid of Pimples 7. Lose Weight Fast 8. Write a CV 9. Make Money 10. Draw a Dog	What is… ? (Most Searched) 1. Isis 2. The Time in New Zealand 3. Love 4. Matariki 5. Meaning of Life 6. Prime Number 7. Gluten 8. TPPA 9. A Noun 10. A Verb
Kiwis (Trending) 1. Jonah Lomu 2. Jerry Collins 3. Willy Moon 4. Crystal Chenery 5. Shelton Woolright 6. Joseph Parker 7. John Campbell 8. Beau Monga 9. Katrina Dunlop 10. Celia Lashlie	Global People (Trending) 1. Natalia Kills 2. Lamar Odom 3. Caitlyn Jenner 4. Ronda Rousey 5. Jarryd Haynes 6. Jeremy Clarkson 7. Charlie Sheen 8. Ruby Rose 9. Adele 10. Sia
Recipes (Most Searched) 1. Pancake Recipe 2. Banana Cake Recipe 3. Chicken Recipes 4. Brownie Recipe 5. Mince Recipes 6. Waffle Recipe 7. Cupcake Recipe 8. Lasagna Recipe 9. Pasta Recipes 10. Cheesecake Recipe	Who is… ? (Most Searched) 1. A 2. Natalia Kills 3. Lucy the Australopithecus 4. Willy Moon 5. The Stig 6. The Bachelor NZ 7. Gossip Girl 8. The Richest Person in the World 9. Isis 10. The Hollywood Star with HIV
Where is… ? (Most Searched) 1. Xur 2. Gallipoli 3. Georgia 4. Mali 5. Tunisia 6. Namibia 7. Chuck Norris 8. Nepal 9. Bali 10. 800 Words Filmed	Digital / Internet Lingo (Trending) 1. Agar.io 2. Kahoot 3. How Old Net 4. A Long Time Ago in a Galaxy Far Far Away 5. Akinator 6. Snapchat Emoji 7. The Dress 8. Dubsmash 9. OK Google 10. 2048

Trending Searches: What was hot in 2015? The "trending" queries are the searches that had the highest spike in traffic over a sustained period in 2015 as compared to 2014.Most Searched: What topped Google’s charts? The "most searched" queries are the most popular terms for 2015—ranked in order by volume of searches. Hundreds of stories in depth<br /> Google.com/2015
Posted by Annie Baxter, Head of Communications, Google Australia and New Zealand

#YouTubeRewind: Celebrating what you created, watched and shared in 2015

Wednesday, December 9, 2015

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YouTube Kids app in New ZealandPeppa Pig - 9 Episode Compilation 2!theofficialpeppaSilento - Watch Me (Whip/Nae Nae) #WatchMeDanceOnJaydenRodriguesMen In Black Safety Defenders #AirNZSafetyVideoairnewzealandJustin Bieber Carpool KaraokeTheLateLateShowMean Tweets - Music Edition #2JimmyKimmelLiveLip Sync Battle with Will Ferrell, Kevin Hart and Jimmy FallonlatenightStar Wars: The Force Awakens Official Teaser #2starwarsFast & Furious Nerd Shocks InstructorsmxmantvOld Men Grooving bust a move, and maybe their backs! | Britain's Got Talent 2015BritainsGotTalent09Frozen Let it Go - In Real Lifetherobster1992Wiz Khalifa - See You Again ft. Charlie Puth [Official Video] Furious 7 SoundtrackMaroon 5 - SugarTaylor Swift - Bad Blood ft. Kendrick LamarJustin Bieber - Sorry (PURPOSE : The Movement)Silentó - Watch Me (Whip/Nae Nae) (Official)Ellie Goulding - Love Me Like You Do (Official Video)Rihanna And Kanye West And Paul McCartney - FourFiveSecondsOmarion Ft. Chris Brown & Jhene Aiko - Post To Be (Official Video)Major Lazer & DJ Snake - Lean On (feat. MØ) (Official Music Video)Adele - HelloYouTube Trending tabYouTube Rewind channelPosted by Kevin Allocca, Head of Culture & Trends, and the YouTube Rewind team

Equipping teachers to inspire our kids into the jobs of the future

Wednesday, December 9, 2015

With many countries starting to focus on teaching computer science and coding in schoolsfree online coursesApplicationsAustralia and New ZealandCareers with CodePosted by Sally-Ann Williams, Engineering Community & Outreach Manager, Google Australia & New Zealand

Stay informed after quakes with Google Public Alerts for New Zealand

Monday, November 23, 2015

GNS ScienceMinistry of Civil Defence and Emergency Management (MCDEM)

https://google.org/publicalertsPosted by Craig Nevill-Manning, Engineering Director

Going Google just got easier

Thursday, November 19, 2015

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Posted by Renee Gamble, Head of Google for Work, Australia and New Zealand

Welcome the newest member of our family: the YouTube Kids app launches for New Zealand

Wednesday, November 18, 2015

nursery rhymesshowsmathssciencespaceYouTube Kids app to New Zealand

Bright and playful designFamily-focused contentThe WotwotsThe Moe ShowHooplaKidzThomas the Tank EngineNational Geographic KidsNia’s Extra Ordinary LifeParental controls

Learn how the app works: When parents open YouTube Kids, we explain upfront how our systems choose and recommend content and how to flag videos. We always try to make the videos available in the app family-friendly but no system is perfect, so if you ever find a video you’re concerned about, please flag it. This helps make YouTube Kids better for everyone.

Search settings: We’ll also prompt you to make a choice about how broadly you want your child to explore - turn search on to access millions of family-friendly videos, or turn search off to restrict your child’s experience to a more limited set. Either way, parents decide the right experience for their family from the get-go.

Timer: Let the app be the bad guy with a built-in timer that lets you limit kids’ screen time. The app alerts your child when the session is over, so you don’t have to. (You’re welcome. ;) )

Sound settings: Sometimes you need a little peace and quiet! You have an option to turn off background music and sound effects, so your kids can keep watching while you catch a breath.

Custom passcode: Parents have the ability to set their own passcode.

Google PlayApp StorePosted by Malik Ducard, Dad of three, and Global Head of Family and Learning, YouTube, who recently watched an episode of Wonder Quest with his youngest son.

Take a walk on the wild side with Street View in New Zealand

Thursday, November 5, 2015

lush waterfallsalpine peaksGreat WalksGoogle Trekker

Our intrepid trekker collector Matt checks the lenses of the Google Trekker at Lake Te Anau on the Kepler TrackPanekire BluffConical Hilltallest waterfall in New Zealand Panekire Bluff looks over Lake Waikaremoana which translates to ‘sea of rippling waters’ in te reo.
Conical Hill on the Routeburn Track is quite a hike at 1,515 meters. (It’s easier to get to from your phone).
Dropping 580 meters from Lake Quill, the Sutherland Falls on the Milford Track are bigger than Eiffel Tower.Enchanted Forestbaby sealsSeparation Point
Wander through an Enchanted Forest on the Heaphy Track. (Eat your heart out, Peter Jackson).
Say hi to baby seals on the Heaphy Track
Even without seals, Separation Point knows how to put on a good show.Golden BeachesThe Falls River suspension bridge Swing Bridge
An impressive 47-meter long suspension bridge takes you over Falls River
It’s just a hop, step and a swing bridge over the Kohaihai River on the Abel Tasman Track
MilfordKeplerAbel TasmanLake WaikaremoanaHeaphyRouteburnRakiuraStewart IslandPosted by Cynthia Wei, Program Manager, Google Street View

Oliver Lonsdale crowned national Doodle 4 Google winner

Wednesday, October 21, 2015

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Voyager Maritime MuseumOliver Lonsdale, George Wolfgramm, Caleb Lightfoot and Grace Elzenheimer

Posted by Leticia Lentini, Brand and Event Marketing Manager, Google New Zealand

Google gives Kiwis the perfect beats for any occasion

Tuesday, October 20, 2015

Kiwi BBQTaking a HikeFlying Nun ExperienceWomen of Aotearoa

Kiwi DubHip Hopcountry’s greatest hitsPosted by Brandon Bilinski and Elias Roman, Google Play Music product managers

Doodle 4 Google voting starts today

Friday, September 25, 2015

Doodle 4 GoogleKaren Walters and Liam Barrvote

Karen Walters and Liam Barr pick the top 20 finalists

The top 20 finalists for 2015 http://www.google.co.nz/doodle4google.Leticia Lentini, Events Magician and Branding Marketing Manager whose favourite doodles include Momofuku Ando’s 105th Birthday.