On Thursday 13th August, at a sparkling cocktail event at the Auckland Art Gallery, 16 of New Zealand’s most successful entrepreneurs were announced as finalists in the New Zealand’s Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year awards.

These finalists represent a diverse range of industries across New Zealand, from baby hammocks to ice cream manufacturers.

Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year Awards Director Jon Hooper said this year's finalists are people who have held fast to their dreams despite challenging economic times.

“To become a finalist in these Awards, entrepreneurs must display leadership, creativity, business acumen, perseverance, and an unflinching determination to succeed. This year’s finalists have shown they have all of that and more. The Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year Awards recognises and celebrates these people, their substantial achievements, and their contribution to our society and to our economy.”

Check out more information on Cameron and the other finalists here.

Weta Workshop & Mojo Coffee present PROJECT BORN.

Project Born is a high-end lingerie charity fashion show which includes dance, music and amazing creations from Weta Workshop.

This is a fundraising initiative for the Neonatal Trust NZ.

We are looking for female and male models to be involved in this charity show. You don’t need to be a professional or have any experience!

Open auditions are being held on Sunday the 29th of August, 2010 in Wellington.

Apply now to be a part of this fantastic event.

After the huge success of our Sydney and Wellington Actors 101 event, StarNow are hosting a Melbourne event.

4 wonderful guest speakers, prizes up for grabs and the chance to network with filmmakers and actors.

For full information on the event and the guest speakers check out the information page here.

If you own a mobile phone then you need to enter this competition! Over $10,000 worth of prizes and the chance to show the world your talent.

It's simple. Shoot something on your mobile phone or take a picture of something and enter in the competition. Pretty easy and a whole lot of fun. You could always put up a casting notice on StarNow and find some other actors, musicians or crew to work with. It's a good opportunity to be creative and win some fantastic prizes.

Entries close at midnight on 22nd August 2010 so you better get moving.

Check out the casting call and start shooting.

Send us a brief and we could send you on a luxury weekend away. Simply place a casting call before August 31st* and you''ll go in the draw to win an indulgent weekend for two.

*Check out our terms and conditions here.