Powershift has announced that Lucy will be speaking at this event via video link. The summit will be held on 13-15 July 2013 - Powershift has not indicated which day Lucy will be speaking as yet. Read more about Lucy's role as an Eco-Warrior and Greenpeace Ambassador

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The AUSXIP Lucy Lawless Event Page is now online

Watch Lucy's Speech at the 2012 Powershift Youth Climate Summit in Auckland

It's a youth climate summit. This July, 2,000 young people will come together to shift Australia away from fossil fuels towards renewable energy. Together we can change the game on climate.

Power Shift is not just an event, it’s a global phenomenon. It started in the United States in 2007 with a 6,000 person summit. Since then it’s gone global - held in Canada, NZ, UK, Sweden, Ukraine, Belgium, Europe, Africa, India, Japan and South Asia.

AYCC started it here in Aus in 2009, with a 1,500 person summit in Sydney. Since then we’ve held it 6 times in almost every major capital city - except Melbourne! We think it’s time to change that with our biggest ever summit from the 13-15th July 2013.

When, Where?

Melbourne.
July 13-15th.
2,000 young people.
Change the game on climate.

2013 is a huge year for the climate. As the world quickly approaches dangerous tipping points, it is a crucial time to be taking strong climate action. The science is clear: to avoid the worst climate impacts we need a rapid transition away from dirty fossil fuels to renewable energy.

Power Shift will be 8 weeks out from the election and taking place amidst huge plans for coal expansion through the Great Barrier Reef. It wil be a crucial moment for young people to come together and demonstrate their passion for action on climate change. Together we can change the game on climate.

See more of Lucy's role as an Eco-Warrior and Greenpeace Ambassador

PM ‘Misled’ New Zealand, say Greenpeace

Prime Minister John Key has misled the nation about oil industry safety standards, Greenpeace said today, as an amendment to the controversial Crown Minerals Bill is set to allow companies with no previous experience of drilling to get the relevant permits.

Just last month, during a speech covering offshore oil drilling standards, Key claimed, in front of an audience of oil executives and journalists that “This government is very clear; we won’t let cowboys operate here in New Zealand.”

But today Key’s government has tabled an amendment to the Crown Minerals Bill which will allow companies with no previous experience of drilling or ‘financial ability’ to get the relevant offshore oil permits.

The government explanation to the amendment, which is heard in Parliament this afternoon, says: ‘An applicant for a Tier 1 permit for exploration who does not have the expertise or financial ability to undertake exploration drilling activities will be able to be granted a permit on a conditional basis.’ Once the company has carried out initial survey work it can, according to the amendment, ‘build its own capability to do the contingent work so that it can commit to do that further work itself’.

A Tier 1 permit relates to petroleum, minerals, underground and offshore activities.

Nathan Argent, Greenpeace’s chief policy advisor, said:

“John Key has misled New Zealand. He said his government is not going to let cowboys operate here. But this government amendment is designed to encourage and then unleash a posse of cowboys.

“And, shockingly, this amendment makes it clear that these cowboy chancers won’t even have to have expertise or money, before they’re let lose to drill in our precious seas.”

Last month, an earlier amendment to the same Bill, designed to criminalise aspects of peaceful protests at sea, was slammed by a range of well-known New Zealand groups and individuals.

In a joint statement, Greenpeace, Rt Hon Geoffrey Palmer QC, Peter Williams QC, WWF, Forest and Bird, Dame Anne Salmond, Rikirangi Gage of Te Whanau-a-Apanui, Sir Ngatata Love, the New Zealand Council of Trade Unions, George Armstrong (founder of the Peace Squadron), Amnesty International NZ, Lucy Lawless and many others, said that energy minister Simon Bridges’ “new law is a sledgehammer designed to attack peaceful protest” and is “being bundled through Parliament without proper scrutiny despite its significant constitutional, democratic and human rights implications.”

Over 40,000 people have now added their name to the statement and, in a Horizon Research poll carried out last month, 79 per cent of those asked said that the earlier amendment should be withdrawn completely or sent back to a select committee of politicians for more scrutiny and more chance for the public to have a say.

ENDS

See more on the AUSXIP Lucy Lawless No Drill No Spill Support Page for more news, photos, video and other multimedia

See more of Lucy's role as an Eco-Warrior and Greenpeace Ambassador

Here is Lucy's tweet

@mr_madonna Yes, nearly done with my community service. It's been amazing. Got a gig in #Aussie coming up, #Chicago and @parksandrecnbc !

-- Lucy Lawless (@RealLucyLawless) May 17, 2013

- Catch up with Lucy's Messages and Special Tweets To Her Fans on AUSXIP Lucy Lawless Messages & Tweets

- Follow Lucy on twitter @RealLucyLawless

- For more about Lucy's role as Diane on Parks and Recreation Season 5 visit the AUSXIP Lucy Lawless Parks and Recreation subsite

- For more about Lucy's role as Velma Kelly in Chicago The Musical, visit the AUSXIP Lucy Lawless Chicago The Musical Event page

AUSXIP Lucy Lawless Chicago Subsite has been updated.

- Updated Hotel Information

- Tickets for the 20th November you will need to contact the box office and book.
There is a glitch on the site (this is happening with all browsers) and it won't let you select seats.
Call the following number to book: +64 9 309 9771

Tickets are available for the floor, the balcony and further up the back. See the image for the setting. It looks like
the stage is in the middle - that's quite a set up.

Adult Earlybird $62.00 (this is also listed as $52.00 for later dates)

Group 6+ Earlybird $49.00 ($42.00)

Concession Earlybird $42.00 ($37.00)

Senior Earlybird $57.00 ($52.00)

Sold Out
Tickets for 2nd November have sold out.

Please note these dates are selling fast:

Tickets for 7 November - only 2 tickets left!
Tickets for 8 November - 33 tickets left
Tickets for 12 November - 10 tickets left
Tickets for 16 November - 34 tickets left
Tickets for 22 November - 27 tickets left

The show runs from 1-24 November

Click here to book tickets online]]> tag:www.lucylawless.net,2013://1.2911 2013-05-17T10:06:31Z 2013-05-17T10:09:55Z

The following images are from Burn Notice "False Flag" (Episode 10) which airred on NBC on 13 September 2007.

Lucy Lawless guest stars as a woman whose estranged husband has disappeared with her son. Michael helps track down the husband and finds himself matched against an opponent just as skilled and deadly as he is . . . only more ruthless!

Synopsis:

Michael is hired by Evelyn, an attractive woman whose ex-husband, Doug, has taken their son and gone into hiding. Michael connects emotionally with Evelyn, whose passion for protecting her troubled, gifted son strikes a deep chord. Fiona is angry and frustrated by the way Michael is allowing his emotions to interfere with his judgment, and drops off the case. Michael finds Doug hiding in the woods... only to discover that Evelyn is actually an assassin, hired to kill Doug before he can go into witness protection. She used Michael to do the legwork of finding her target; now she's going to finish the job.

No longer the fragile housewife she was pretending to be, Evelyn turns out to be a cunning adversary, as well as a long-time admirer of Michael's. A former operative, Evelyn will stop at nothing to find Doug and kill him. She's not above going after the people Michael cares about to get the information she wants. With help from Fiona and Sam, Michael comes up with a plan to save Doug. Michael must think like an assassin and use the connection he had with Evelyn to turn the tables on her.

Meanwhile, Michael's plans to travel to Washington D.C. to confront the man who burned him are put on hold when he discovers that the man is coming to Miami to confront him instead.

 

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FALSE FLAG (#BN109)

EPISODE PREMIERE: September 13, 2007

Jeffrey Donovan ... MICHAEL WESTEN
Bruce Campbell ... SAM AXE
Gabrielle Anwar ... FIONA GLENANNE
Sharon Gless ... MADELINE WESTEN

Lucy Lawless ... EVELYN
China Chow ... LUCY
Anthony Starke ... DOUG BAKER
Tim Ware ... JUMBO

Directed by Paul Shapiro
Written by Matt Nix and Ben Watkins]]> tag:www.lucylawless.net,2013://1.2910 2013-05-16T21:55:05Z 2013-05-16T21:57:33Z

Sonny and Lucy in Auction North Harbour News, New...

Sonny and Lucy in Auction
North Harbour News, New Zealand
17 May 2013

An auction raising money for the Starship children’s hospital is now live on Facebook.

Personal recording, left: A voicemail message by Xena: Warrior Princess actress Lucy Lawless is one of the many items The Starship Foundation has on its live auction page on Facebook. Sonny signed, below: A Sydney Roosters rugby league jersey signed by Sonny Bill Williams is also offered.

The Starship Foundation launched its Bids for Kids on Wednesday and it is believed to be the first charity in New Zealand to hold a live auction on Facebook.

From Monday people from around the world will get the opportunity to bid on auctions over the next six weeks.

One of the auction items includes a personalised voicemail message by Lucy Lawless, famous for her role as Xena: Warrior Princess, recorded on the winning bidder’s phone.

‘‘I am incredibly fortunate to have an amazing fan base around the globe, many of whom willingly support causes I am passionate about,’’ Lucy says.

‘ ‘ Although of course I’ve got my own voice on my answering machine, if I can offer that to someone else and it generates much needed funds for Starship children’s hospital then I’d be thrilled.’’

Other items include a never worn Sydney Roosters rugby league jersey signed by Sonny Bill Williams, and an artwork by New Zealand artist Denys Watkins.

‘‘The beauty of these auctions is that anyone bidding will share the activity with their friends, enhancing the viral and international reach of both the auction itself, and the Starship Foundation brand as a whole,’’ says chief executive officer of the Starship Foundation Brad Clark.

‘‘With some of the auctions we have in the pipeline, we’re certain there will be a lot interest from people all over the world.’’

Starship’s Bids For Kids is hosted via BuddyBid, a social commerce application which sits within Facebook.

VISIT LUCY'S VOICE MESSAGE AUCTION PAGE - AUCTION GOES LIVE ON 20 MAY NZT

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A message to you all from Lucy Lawless:

"Thank you for visiting my auction and for caring about the causes I'm passionate about. By offering this answer phone recording to one to you, I hope to raise as much money as possible for Starship Children's Hospital. Will you please bid generously on this? I care deeply about our precious Starship kids. Love, Lucy xx"

Click here to view the Auction Page

The AUSXIP Lucy Lawless Chicago Subsite is up and running with how to get tickets and news related to the show

Signed on today to do Chicago in Auckland with my old mate from Hercules, Xena and Spartacus, Michael Hurst directing. Amazing. #ATC

— Lucy Lawless (@RealLucyLawless) May 16, 2013

I am praying that they manage to cast Amanda Billing as Roxie. Incendiary theatre!

— Lucy Lawless (@RealLucyLawless) May 16, 2013

Alrighty we have two more items that will be added to the "Bids for Kids" auction listing that Lucy fans may be interested in bidding in addition to Lucy's Voice Mail Message - Information on when these items will be going up onto the Bids For Kids Starship Facebook page will be announced soon

We have Argo Starship Warrior Princess - Lucy's Resene Horse Artwork and Lucy's Matchbox Art which have been donated to Starship for the "Bids for Kids" auction.

ARGO STARSHIP WARRIOR PRINCESS

Yes Argo Starship Warrior Princess is once again going up for a Starship Auction and this time she is finally leaving the AUSXIP Stables and finding a new home. This horse is the gift that keeps on giving. Argo has raised $11,350 for Starship since she first appeared in the Resene contest.

She's a very quiet guest but she requires some room; she won't need a lot of food but you may feel like patting her every time you see her. She is truly a gorgeous piece of art. She is EXTREMELY tall and the pictures don't do her justice. Lucy did an amazing job with this artwork.

The horse is 229cm long, 50cm wide and 208cm in height and weighs 52kg. It is mounted onto two plywood bases (one for the front hoofs and one for the back) so they stand independent of other aids. The bases are covered in artificial grass.

Argo has been indoors since she was initially bought and has been well looked after. Buyer must collect the horse from where it's currently "stabled" in Auckland.

Here is the video of Argo when she was on display

This stunning aqua blue fibreglass horse has been painted by the wonderful Lucy Lawless in support of Starship Children's Hospital. Aptly named 'Argo' after Xena's horse, Lucy was inspired by the ancient Egyptian faience sculptures of the waterhorse or hippo, most fearsome of all African animals. "I was intrigued by the idea of a 'water-horse',"

Lucy says. "It is a very serene piece and would look good in a garden setting or close to water. It made me feel good to have it around and I wrote words up the legs which seem to me, the components of joy." The words written up the legs are "love" "peace" and "gratitude".

"Argo is a Starship Warrior Princess and I hope she finds a good home somewhere," says Lucy.

AUTOGRAPHED LUCY'S MATCHBOX ART

Starship's 'Bids for Kids' is hosted via BuddyBid, a social commerce application that sits within Facebook.

Chairman of BuddyBid and CEO of Webb's Auction House Neil Campbell says, "Our team has worked hard over the last year to solve the need from brand owners to see better returns on their social media investments while extending their viral reach in an engaging manner. To see BuddyBid being used to raise funds for Starship Children's Hospital is a very rewarding outcome."

Starship Foundation CEO Brad Clark says, "The beauty of these auctions is that anyone bidding will share the activity with their friends, enhancing the viral and international reach of both the auction itself, and the Starship Foundation brand as a whole. And with some of the auctions we have in the pipeline, we're certain there will be a lot interest from people all over the world!"

To bid on the auctions, visit the Starship Foundation Facebook page from Monday 20 May at www.facebook.com/StarshipFoundation.

Starship Foundation: 'Bids For Kids' Auction on Facebook Wednesday, 15 May 2013, 12:57 pm

Press Release: Starship Foundation

15 May 2013

Starship Foundation Announces New Zealand-First 'Bids For Kids' Auction on Facebook

The Starship Foundation launched 'Bids for Kids' today - and it is the first charity in New Zealand to hold a live auction inside of Facebook.

Every Monday for the next six weeks people from all over the world will have the opportunity to bid on some once-in-a-lifetime items and experiences at www.facebook.com/StarshipFoundation. All proceeds will support Starship, New Zealand's national children's hospital.

One of the first auction items up for grabs includes a personalised voicemail message recorded on the winning bidder's phone by Lucy Lawless, famous for her role as television icon Xena Warrior Princess.

There is expected to be considerable interest from this auction from Lucy's fans all around the world.

"I am incredibly fortunate to have an amazing fan base around the globe many of whom willingly support causes I am passionate about. Although of course I've got my own voice on my answering machine, if I can offer that to someone else and it generates much needed funds for Starship Children's Hospital then I'd be thrilled!" Lucy says.

Other items will also be available on Starship's 'Bids for Kids' from Monday 20 May, including a brand new, authentic Sydney Roosters rugby jersey signed by rugby player and heavyweight boxer Sonny Bill Williams, and artwork by Denys Watkins generously donated by Webb's Auction House. Other great auction items will be announced throughout the campaign.

Starship's 'Bids for Kids' is hosted via BuddyBid, a social commerce application that sits within Facebook.

Chairman of BuddyBid and CEO of Webb's Auction House Neil Campbell says, "Our team has worked hard over the last year to solve the need from brand owners to see better returns on their social media investments while extending their viral reach in an engaging manner. To see BuddyBid being used to raise funds for Starship Children's Hospital is a very rewarding outcome."

Starship Foundation CEO Brad Clark says, "The beauty of these auctions is that anyone bidding will share the activity with their friends, enhancing the viral and international reach of both the auction itself, and the Starship Foundation brand as a whole. And with some of the auctions we have in the pipeline, we're certain there will be a lot interest from people all over the world!"

To bid on the auctions, visit the Starship Foundation Facebook page from Monday 20 May at www.facebook.com/StarshipFoundation.

About the Starship Foundation
Starship Children's Health provides world-class healthcare catering for more than 120,000 patient visits each year from all over New Zealand.

The Starship Foundation is a social-profit organisation committed to raising more than $6 million annually to ensure every New Zealand family has access to world leading healthcare and experiences. Support for the Starship Foundation is an extra to Government funding and provides for initiatives such as building refurbishments, new medical technology, vital research, boosted family support, preventative programmes and staff training.

As a charitable organisation, Starship Foundation exists through the generosity of the New Zealand public and leading companies who lovingly donate money and/or time to assist Starship to remain at the forefront of paediatric care.

About BuddyBid.com
BuddyBid is a white labelled, social auction application, solving the need from brand owners to see better returns on their social media investments. Think of ebay's functionality + your brand + Facebook's distribution. Businesses with strong brand equity and well-established social communities are finding tremendous value in BuddyBid, turning "likes" into revenue while considerably scaling brand reach. BuddyBid also helps brands tailor relevant, targeted communications to customer segments who have demonstrated purchase intent. Begin your free trial at www.BuddyBid.com.

Submitted by Barbara Davies

TICKETING INFO HERE

The AUSXIP Lucy Lawless Chicago Subsite is up and running with how to get tickets and news related to the show, hotel information plus what to do in NZ if you are travelling from overseas and haven't been to NZ before.

also appearing in the Herald on Sunday print edition was the following news that Shane Cortese is rumoured to be in the musical.

That rumour has not been confirmed and it remains a rumour but if true, it's a great addition to the stellar cast.

Brave is a vibrant tale of a Scottish clanswoman who defies tradition. Here, we take a look at some screen portrayals of women who too up arms....Xena Warrior Princess

Click on the scan to read the article

TICKETING INFO HERE

The AUSXIP Lucy Lawless Chicago Subsite is up and running with how to get tickets and news related to the show

Going to base my character on Borderline personality of #JodiArias when I play 'Velma' in #ATC's #CHICAGO in November. "He had it coming!"

— Lucy Lawless (@RealLucyLawless) May 9, 2013

SYNOPSIS

1920's Chicago. Cook County jail is home to a merry band of murderesses who have all killed their husbands or lovers. There's nothing money can't buy in this place. Inmates Roxie Hart and Velma Kelly do a deal with smooth-talking, manipulative lawyer Billy Flynn to keep them from Death Row, while he promises to make them stars.

One of the most famous musicals of all time, Chicago is a story of murder, greed, corruption, violence, exploitation, adultery, and treachery - all those things we hold near and dear to our heart. A dark parable of American justice, it is jurisprudence-as-showbusiness and trial-by-publicity.

With show-stopping numbers such as "All That Jazz", "Razzle Dazzle", "When You're Good to Momma" and "Class", Chicago is a sexy musical extravaganza and an unmissable tribute to the very heart and soul of theatre.
ATC's version of Chicago transforms the whole Q Theatre auditorium into the Cook County jailhouse.

"The longest-running American musical ever to play the West End, Chicago has garnered a stash of glitzy awards in many revivals worldwide. Michael Hurst's version of this razor-sharp, knockout show about bad girls behaving badly is guaranteed to have all the in-yer-face intimacy of his ATC tent-Cabaret in 2010." - Colin ]]> tag:www.lucylawless.net,2013://1.2902 2013-05-09T19:07:00Z 2013-05-09T22:07:19Z