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I first met her when she became my little sister’s midwife. She breezed in with an easy smile and helped my sister feel totally comfortable within minutes. She taught my sister about natural birthing and parenting. She was an experienced and relaxed midwife – the very best. Then, two years ago she passed-on unexpectedly. It came as a shock to many, and left me marvelling at the kindness and inspiration she’d shared in such a short time. Today, the ripple effects of her life are still in motion. Lyndell Rowan was passionate about saving placentas to be buried. And now, thanks to the efforts of many, families will benefit from the world’s first placenta planting ground at the Centre of New Zealand, Nelson. Read about it in this Nelson Mail article. What a success! And you were probably part of it. Over half of New Zealand adults switched off their power appliances during Earth Hour (NZ Herald.co.nz). More heroes were recently rewarded for their spur of the moment efforts after fiery crash, north of Hamilton (NZ Herald.co.nz). Here’s one more way to be a hero – do you have a flair for photography? Canon has announced a new New Zealand-based campaign that aims to support charities via the creative process of photography. And speaking of the stars, scientists are tracking penquins from space via their poo – yes, manure has yet another use (British Antarctic Survey). Here’s a tale of a determined young man, who has tasted homelessness and now has big plans for life. It’s amazing how far a person can come during one year of university (Philly.com). Recent research in Canada suggets that prematurely born babies respond well to sweet music (Optimistworld.com). Onto the good news of the environment – an eco-wise Dunedin student continues on his treasure finding mission in rubbish-skips, despite threat of conviction. Check out his logic (Otago Daily Times). Thanks to a group of determined youth, the Kiwi has been reestablished in Papakura (NZ Herald.co.nz). And thanks to the determination of others, old domestic animal breeds are being saved before becoming extinct (euronatur.org). You are brilliant and the earth is hiring – this an invitation to save the planet (yesmagazine.org). Would you like to be part of a movement to plant a billion trees? Check out Yes Magazine’s piece by Paul Hawken. They sound brilliant in Wales too – they’re planning to be self sufficient with renewable energy in twenty years (worldchanging.com). Got another spare five minutes? Check out the Happyzine blog. Blog for Happyzine – we need inspiring blogs relating to the environment, Maori and other ethnicities, youth, politics, the economy, art and more. Email us today.
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