Article Archive for March 2010
Bees are ingenious little creatures – they will make a home anywhere it suits, including a starling box in a beautiful English garden, and under the roots of an Alder tree down by the Waikato …
Jacob A. Riis said, “Look at a stone cutter hammering away at his rock, perhaps a hundred times without as much as a crack showing in it. Yet at the hundred-and-first blow it will split …
The Banana Coast Credit Union .
Sounds like an ordinary kind of bank ….if you live in banana growing county
But this was no ordinary bank. Or perhaps to clarify things….. this was no ordinary Bank …
One of the great things I get for winning Happyzine’s DreamtoReality competition is a life coach for the year, to keep me on track and help me work around the obstacles that I will no …
PLC student’s determination inspirational – making the best of the life she treasures
Hope and a telescope enthrall Gaza stargazers -Suleiman shares his blessings with underprivileged children
FIFA Brings Hope to Poor Children Through World Cup – …
(1400hrs Sunday 28 March) – After kicking off in New Zealand at 8.30pm last night (local time) Earth Hour is still in full swing as the global lights out event sweeps across all the world’s …
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As you may know, I’m establishing a venture to create rooftop gardens on top of inner city buildings so that the people who live and work in them have some green space in which they …
. 121 countries and territories across all seven continents to participate in global climate action
. Great Pyramids and Sphinx to lead Earth Hour’s landmark action on global warming
. Football superclub, Real Madrid, joins the greatest …
Once upon a time, back in around 2001, I applied for a job with Jim Gilchrist from Team One. Some of you may know Jim.
Jim said to me, very kindly ” I love you Pat …
Winners of Earth Hour’s eco-design competition announced
Last month creative design students from Massey University in Wellington spent three frantic days dreaming up ways to save the planet – with a new take on the humble …
Brisbane youth dance to the silent disco craze sweeping Europe
March 23 2010
Brisbane’s young people will get a surreal taste of the silent disco craze when Brisbane City Council stages its first ever Silent DJ Party …
A long term study The International Wellbeing Study, is currently being carried out to discover “what it means to be happy and healthy” and “How (people) change over time”. This study began in March 2009; …
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Global conservation organisation WWF has teamed up with Powershop to today launch a free online tool to help Kiwis reduce …
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Ellen presents gay teen scholarship – Talk show host Ellen DeGeneres presented US$30,000 towards the college education …
The Pacific Ocean is vast, but if you flew overhead you’d see amidst the brine a multitude of small islands. Last weekend at Auckland’s Western Springs, the Pasifika Festival celebrated these islands. Creating a microcosm …
1. Tell me about this travel writing workshop you’re presenting …
It’s a week on an Fijian island where people who want to learn or improve their writing – whether they write travel for the printed …
On Saturday March 13th one of the most beautiful stretches of coastline hosted over one hundred people taking part in the World Naked Bike Ride, the longest running global protest where clothing is optional. The …
My decrepit old laptop turned into a wide variety of locally grown vegetables. And new hems and mended holes on my favourite corduroy pants. And a month’s supply of firewood from a neighbour’s woodlot.
Interesting alchemy. …
There are many crafty types out there who will happily sit at home/ in a café/ in the Doctor’s waiting room with their needles and yarns at the ready; creating delightful, often functional and highly …
Two leading lights of New Zealand film, Taika Waititi (Director, Boy, Two Cars One Night, Eagle vs. Shark) and Lizzie Gillett (Producer, The Age of Stupid), are joining stars from around the world as ambassadors …
When you share your dreams with the world, the amount of unexpected support that flows to you is astounding. Until recently, I didn’t like sharing my goals and fantasies with other people. I think this …
Editorial
Do you ever feel a little impatient because your dreams aren’t manifesting as fast as you’d like them too? I know I’m good at making things happen, but yesterday, I felt stuck. No matter what …
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Wellywood Sign Generator – write your own message on Wellington’s hills
Ben and …
Al Oliver said, “There’s no such thing as bragging. You’re either lying or telling the truth.”
When I was younger I was able to do a lot of things. Not everyone believed me and I realised …
My best seller sold 5000 copies in under 6 weeks !!!
Remember last week I told you about the joint advertising I co-ordinated during a similar recession in Australia, getting 400 businesses to collaborate in a …
Look good – even in the dark – with new limited edition Earth Hour t-shirt
When is a black t-shirt green? When it’s the official 2010 Earth Hour t-shirt, available now from WWF.
Buy your limited edition …
For years, people everywhere have celebrated Father’s Day and Mother’s Day, and as of 2000 Children’s Day has existed. With many great events being held for children of all ages such as Toddler’s Day Out, …
There were crowds and there was limited parking but people of all cultures gathered in their thousands to enjoy Auckland’s 11th Lantern Festival. As part of the traditional Chinese New Year celebrations an inner city …
Joann C. Jones wrote, “During my second year of nursing school our professor gave us a quiz. I breezed through the questions until I read the last one: “What is the first name of the …
The countdown is almost over for the Irish and the honorary Irish all over Auckland, as the much anticipated St Patrick’s Festival makes it’s way into town this weekend. There’s no better way to celebrate …
The bee hive is constantly busy – actually, that is the mother of all understatements. The queen lays up to 2000, yes, that is two thousand, eggs a day during the spring and summer, …
I invite all Happyzine readers and viewers to share their Earth Hour experiences with our community. Check out this Earth Hour video – it’s mega inspiring.
Charlotte Squire
What do Te Puke’s kiwi fruit and Paeroa’s L&P bottle have in common with the world’s tallest building – the Burj Khalifa, London Eye and Table Mountain? They are all taking action against climate change …
I’ve always wanted to learn another language. Being Canadian, with our two official languages – English and French, I should easily be bilingual. But I’m not. However, it’s my opinion that all Canadians should be …
My name is Emily Harris. I’m 25 years old and at the end of last year I finished a legal internship. The natural next step for me was to get a job with a law …
Introducing Levity Beet. He’s a New Zealand children’s song writer and one of his songs has made it into the finals of an international song-writing competition. His is the only Kiwi tune to make it …
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Search ” Find your joy” or go to ” English” then “health” and Find your joy comes up
On Find your Joy, Pat Armitstead offers an integrated approach to managing depression, grief …
WWF Media release 5 March 2009
They say every journey starts with the first step. But for 15 year old Aescleah Hawkins, the first steps of her journey yesterday – a 42 km walk for Hector’s …
Tai chi practice can be deceptively simple. Don’t rush. Move slowly. When you see tai chi being practiced this gently, have you ever wondered why? When you move slowly there are numerous benefits to be …
Dr SunWolf said, “Give crayons. Adults are disturbingly impoverished of these magical dream sticks.”
What a great name for crayons, dream sticks. Give some today, or buy some yourself, grab huge pieces of paper and scrawl.
Create, …
