“Oh the joy of a life purpose lived!” These words are from Erin Cole-Baker’s myspace page. This week I would like to celebrate this unique Kiwi musician. She has the voice of an angel and something about her music is fresh, innocent and suprising. She’s a dedicated singer, songwriter and general musician, has been for years, and her efforts are now paying off. She’s recording in Nashville right now, and her songs have been rating well on New Zealand’s popular Kiwi FM.
Charlotte Squire
Good News Roundup Good news for mothers – according to the Save the Children’s annual Mother’s index, NZ is the sixth best place in the world to be a mum. One hundred and seventy three countries were surveyed – NZPA. And if you’re looking for the safest place to work – it’s official – apply at KiwiRail. KiwiRail has won a top safety award – being judged as having the country’s most impressive culture of safety – NZPA. How’s this for Mother’s Day preparation? These daffodils were planted in preparation for mother’s day. Email us with your Mothers day stories – Pressconnects.com. Eighteen thousand years ago the ‘hobbit’ walked the land. They’re known as ‘homo floresiensis’ by scientists and they lived on a remote island in Indonesia – esciencenews.com. Meet Chanel the world’s oldest dog – she lives in New York and has been a rescue dog for most of her twenty one years (or one hundred and forty seven in human years) – Reuters. Did you think they were a relic of the past? Oh no, cassettes are making a comeback. Adam Camilerri of the Australian band Electric Jelly Fish says they released their latest E.P. purely on tape and it sold out in a few months – Sydney Morning Herald. The ‘best job in the world’ has been snapped up by British charity fundraiser Ben Southall. He won it out of a pool of 34,000 applicants – stuff.co.nz and NZPA. In Bolivia, a balance between traditional birthing practice and modern midwifery is helping to improve the rates of successful births – hopebuilding.pworks.com. Also in Bolivia, a solo Mum’s determined efforts to set up a knitting business to support she and her son is leading to high demand for her products and the need to employ other women – hopebuilding.pworks.com. Onto matters of the earth – a Tapanui based self confessed ‘plantaholic’ has been awarded the Royal New Zealand Institute of Horticulture’s highest award – the Associate of Honour – Otago Daily Times.
The Kiwi Conservation Trust is calling on the people of Otago to help count the Kea. The Kea, which is unique to the South Island is now due for its annual winter count – Otago Daily Times. Do you fancy a green drink or two? Getting together over an alcoholic beverage to talk sustainability issues is all the rage world-wide – voxy.co.nz. Finally, here’s something to talk about at your next green drink experience – flatulence. Researchers have found a way to cut cattle methane by a quarter – eurekaalert.org. Got another spare five minutes? Check out the Happyzine blog. Check out Erin Cole-Baker When Happyzine is playing on Fresh FMGood News Being Communicated Accross Ten NZ Radio Stations
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