September 2008 ‘Acceptance’
Emma Maree 'Gentle Flutter of Beauty', 80 x 80 cm
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| Puls’n Planet The Motueka River – A Healthy Future There’s nothing like a swim in a deep, clear river for a mind altering experience! The Motueka River, in the North West of the South Island, is one of New Zealand’s healthiest rivers. Andrew Fenemore, Programme Leader of Integrated Catchment Management for “In summary, my view is that the upper Motueka is in good condition because of the happy coincidence of some geographical factors (narrow valleys with limited highly intensive land use), good relationships among resource users which have allowed development of proactive and agreed limits for water uses and some land uses. Which is not to say it’s perfect, but at least the dialogue about protecting and benefitting from the land and water resources is ongoing, supported by the local council and by research carried out under the Motueka ICM research programme For a more in depth look, below is a link to a recent Country Calender programme detailing the story of the Motueka River and its surrounding community. |
| Wild Youth Profile: Anjileen Daji Seventeen year old Anjileen Daji has created her own New Zealand based social networking site www.enzed-live.com. Happyzine paid her a cyber visit and asked her about the important issues – happiness, motivation, and dreams for the future … What or who gets you through the hard times? How? |
| Mentor – Blog comment from Kevin Roberts “It can’t have been easy for a New Zealand television reporter to get a word with Michael Phelps, the Olympic superstar, but through good luck, good management or sheer grit, she did it. Maybe it was because Phelps had a connection with New Zealand; a place in which he trained some years ago while developing his style. Her question was a good one for local audiences but Phelps’s answer gave it global resonance. “What advice would you give young people at home in New Zealand who are just starting out in the pool?” Now I watched a lot of sport on television and most athletes talk about the hard work involved and the commitment needed. All very true. However, Michael Phelps didn’t reach for train harder, faster, longer or any of the other ‘er’ words. He didn’t even hesitate. He simply looked her in the eye and said, “Dreaming”. That’s right, dreaming. He went on to say, “When I first got into the pool … I dreamt I would be at the Olympics …anything is possible”. As the world saw on television, or if you were really lucky, at poolside, the dream came true. To believe that ‘Nothing is Impossible’ and that dreams come true is one of the most valuable tools to have in both life and in business. Sure your dream has to be backed up by skill and hard work, but without that dream there is nothing to get you through tough times. And believe me, there will be tough times. Michael Phelps is an inspiration to everyone who wants to succeed at anything. Now, follow your dream and go for gold.” From a recent blog of Kevin Roberts – CEO Satchi and Satchi. Check out Kevin’s blog spot |
Local and Global News ‘Bag campaign popular’ Saturday, 02 August 2008 A campaign by lower North Island New World stores has prompted people to shun plastic bags. Sales of eco-friendly reusable bags leapt by more than 70 per cent in June, after customers were given extra Fly Buys points for bringing in their own bags. ‘Second Best looking Conchord Weds True Love’ Flight of the Conchords’ bespectacled star Jemaine Clement has married his long-time girlfriend, Miranda Manasiadis, whilst on a break from writing the second season of the hit show. ‘Little Blue and the Living Treasure Band’ A thirteen track album of music about New Zealand native creatures and an exotic vegetable has been released. Its aimed at younger listeners, though its composed of lively humourous songs that anyone can enjoy and use to get to know a little more of our unique biology. Listen to songs |
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