Watch Levity Beet in a fantastic TV documentary about Kiwi artists here ( starts in Ch 2 at 10:26).
Levity has performed musical stories for children from 0-10yrs old for the last 15 years. His original, …
Time to re-write the story.
Durban, South Africa: The United Nations climate change talks starting today present a unique opportunity for leaders of the world to move beyond political posturing and lay the foundations for an …
By Sean Weaver
Palm fronds rustled in the breeze sounding like distant applause. Below, a tense village meeting was unfolding. The lapping of waves signified something different ever since the high tide came and stole the …
Friday, November 25, 2011 – Wellington
Forest & Bird media release for immediate use
Pukeko streaks home in Bird of the Year poll
The swamp-loving pukeko has won Forest & Bird’s annual Bird of the Year election.
It won …
UNICEF NZ (UN Children’s Fund)
Media Release
22 November, 2011
Jonah Lomu Becomes New Ambassador for UNICEF NZ
- www.inspiredgifts.org.nz –
Rugby legend Jonah Lomu has taken on an important new role as Ambassador for UNICEF NZ (UN …
Forest & Bird media release for immediate use
Water decision good for Waitaki environment
Forest & Bird today welcomed the decision by Environment Canterbury (ECan) to decline nine irrigation and water take consents in the Upper Waitaki …
Media Release 23 November 2011
KIWIS WANT URGENT ACTION TO SECURE $6 TRILLION TRADE OPPORTUNITY
Green Growth seen as delivering a better future, more new jobs and a better reputation for NZ.
AUCKLAND, 23 November 2011 – …
A How-To-Blog by Brittany Packer on the fun, fulfilling and feng- shui –ing art of Re-decorating.
This Car- Free day I am going to spend the morning changing around my room! You can too! Depending on …
Hey there,
My name is Rachel and I’m a 350 Aotearoa volunteer currently focussing on establishing regional groups throughout the country to build the climate movement. We would really love your energy and your help!
We’re rolling …
Released: 18 November 2011
MEDIA RELEASE
OUTBACK GROWTH GOES GREEN
Roma in western Queensland has staked a claim in the increasingly sophisticated field of environmentally sustainable development.
Clearview Rise, by the Urban Land Development Authority, has today (18 November …
Join the facebook page: Ode to Tauranga: Three Car Free Days Before 31st December, 2011
Fancy a local street picnic this Sunday? Or perhaps a quality day at home with the family or friends. What ever …
Review by Charlotte Squire
Recently I visited the local vet clinic to talk fleas. My Golden Retriever had caught them from a cat (a lovely cat, so I shall not curse him) and I was on …
Save the Basin
Public Protest
Thursday 24 November
5.30-6pm
from Willemijn Vermaat
Just before elections you have another chance to protest against the roading plans through MT Victoria and Haitaitai, and the flyover along the basin. The protest is self-directed, …
My friend’s Devonshire mother says the bathroom should be the girl’s shrine. She recommends a big bowl of soaps and oils and fizz bombs on hand at all time so that the bathing experience goes …
Date 19 Nov 2011
White Ribbon Ride
The White Ribbon Ride against violence to women begins today and travels to over 80 communities with events in each location. The ride began in 2009 and for the first time …
It’s a funny shrub, my hamamelis virginiana. The skinny branches arch up in an ungainly manner, reminding me of an awkward teenager. No longer a cute little kid and not yet a robust and fully …
18 November 2011
Seen and not heard?
On Universal Children’s Day Save the Children says things must change
Save the Children’s Hear Our Voices Values Exchange is an online platform that gives young people a chance to have …
The recently launched website Do Good Jobs (dogoodjobs.co.nz) is a new ethical online jobs board. It aims to link passionate, talented, “do-gooders” with job vacancies in New Zealand that create social and environmental change – …
By: Tanja Pauls
Hi all
Sorry if you’ve already got this from somebody else, but we think it’s so important we wanted everybody to have a chance to see it. Please pass it on to anyone else …
Forest & Bird media release for immediate use
Our critically endangered parrot, the kakapo, and our blue-suited swamp hen, the pukeko, are well in front of the flock in Forest & Bird’s annual Bird of the …
UNICEF NZ (UN Children’s Fund)
Media Release
9 November 2011
UNICEF NZ Launches New Book to Champion Kiwi Kids’ Rights
UNICEF NZ is launching a new children’s picture book ‘For Each and Every Child’/ He Taonga Tonu te Tamariki’, …
A new time bank has been launched in Wellington South. With support from Annette King, Russell Norman and the Wellington City Council, the time bank has a solid foundation and promises the growth of sustainable …
BUILDING NEW ZEALAND’S FUTURE WEALTH THROUGH A GREEN ECONOMY – Pure Advantage
Pure Advantage, the organisation championing a move to a green growth economy says New Zealand needs much more decisive leadership in order to position …
Forest and Bird
A Vote for Nature is a vote for the New Zealand we love and want to pass on to our children
In the lead up to the election, we need to remind political parties …
I recently went into debt, officially. My account balance on the computer screen has turned red, with a big minus sign next to it. And I’m happy about it.
Why? Because while Wall Street et al …
Get your skates on this Car Free Sunday! Or ride your scooter, skate board, pogo stick …
In a positive, proactive response to the Rena oil spill off the coast of Tauranga, people are forgetting fossil …
David Carson has won New Zealand’s first grape vine sculpture exhibition organised and held at Te Mania and Richmond Plains cellar door. Carson’s 5 metre ‘canoe’ was selected from over 22 sculptures by popular …
Ako-a-rongo
Holistic Learning Conference
27th – 29th January 2012
Riverside Community, Motueka, NZ
Checkout: www.holisticlearning.weebly.com or email [email protected]
An open space conference / hui bringing together inspiring and exciting ideas, knowledge and people to explore educational options, values and communication techniques …
10 November 2011
New masterplanned development HillClose has today (10th November) been awarded EnviroDevelopment certification for outstanding environmental outcomes in its treatment of waste, energy, materials, water and the community.
The recognition is a milestone for Gladstone …
By Joyce Smith
Recently returned from Vancouver where I fled after the February earthquake in Christchurch, I am temporarily living with family in Wellington. Much as I enjoyed my time in Canada, the little nuances, the …
ZM radio host prepares for alcohol-free month
When ZM breakfast host Polly Gillespie raises a glass to celebrate her birthday next February, it’ll be filled with juice.
She’s taking part in FebFast, which challenges New Zealanders to …
Secondhand Sunday, which is hosted by the Tasman District Council, is a chance for people living in Golden Bay (New Zealand) to give away items that they longer want. This page has details of the …
In January every year the ReGeneration Trust holds “Summer Jam” our national youth leadership event. Summer Jam is a 6-day gathering for young people who are
interested in positive social, environmental, cultural and creative change.
The purpose …
A sad thing happened to me after the final of the rugby World Cup. After a tense and strangely humbling game, I carried my sleeping four year old out to the car and forgot my …
Are you a blatant green consumer? Do you salivate over eco-friendly cosmetics (for men or women), do your eyes light up at any product that carries the word ‘organic’? Do you dream of owning an …
For immediate release: Yellow-eyed Penguin Trust
A limited number of native trees, grasses and plants are now for sale, with proceeds going to help save yellow-eyed penguins. The Yellow-eyed Penguin Trust’s not for profit and community …
New online platform gives you a voice before 2011 Election
Bullying, gangs, domestic violence and relationships with police are just some of the issues that children and young people in New Zealand want sorted out says …
Otago design students exhibit at Arthur’s Pass National Park – NZ Department of Conservation (DoC)
15 December – 15 March
The imaginative possibilities of parks explored
An exhibit of trial interpretation displays, installations and iapps will be on …
Here in Golden Bay, which is tucked away between two National Parks in the North West of the South Island of New Zealand, we have a very successful complementary currency in operation known as ‘HANDS’ …
Summer in Nelson cranks up the heat in New Zealand’s sunshine capital with a heap of family holiday fun.
The annual Nelson Lantern Spectacular kicks the celebrations off on December 17, with a lantern workshop at …
Enjoy a relaxing weekend away in Golden Bay, New Zealand, with this Simple Green Getaway holiday package for two adults.
This package includes:
Two nights at the Sandcastle Eco-Chalets, Pohara, Golden Bay (breakfast included);
A heavenly two …
Little Greenie – Media Release – 21 April 2011 – Page 1 – Contact 0274 539 099
Media Release | For Immediate Release | 21 April 2011
REVOLUTION IN BUILDING MAKES EXCEPTIONAL HOME PERFORMANCE AFFORDABLE, NEW REPORT …
Watch Levity Beet in a fantastic TV documentary about Kiwi artists here ( starts in Ch 2 at 10:26).
Levity has performed musical stories for children from 0-10yrs old for the last 15 years. His original, …
Friday, November 25, 2011 – Wellington
Forest & Bird media release for immediate use
Pukeko streaks home in Bird of the Year poll
The swamp-loving pukeko has won Forest & Bird’s annual Bird of the Year election.
It won …
By Joyce Smith
Recently returned from Vancouver where I fled after the February earthquake in Christchurch, I am temporarily living with family in Wellington. Much as I enjoyed my time in Canada, the little nuances, the …
Media Release 23 November 2011
KIWIS WANT URGENT ACTION TO SECURE $6 TRILLION TRADE OPPORTUNITY
Green Growth seen as delivering a better future, more new jobs and a better reputation for NZ.
AUCKLAND, 23 November 2011 – …
UNICEF NZ (UN Children’s Fund)
Media Release
22 November, 2011
Jonah Lomu Becomes New Ambassador for UNICEF NZ
- www.inspiredgifts.org.nz –
Rugby legend Jonah Lomu has taken on an important new role as Ambassador for UNICEF NZ (UN …
Review by Charlotte Squire
Recently I visited the local vet clinic to talk fleas. My Golden Retriever had caught them from a cat (a lovely cat, so I shall not curse him) and I was on …
Save the Basin
Public Protest
Thursday 24 November
5.30-6pm
from Willemijn Vermaat
Just before elections you have another chance to protest against the roading plans through MT Victoria and Haitaitai, and the flyover along the basin. The protest is self-directed, …
We’re launching an ‘Urban Garden DIY’ workshop series
This is a quick extra Urban Pantry update to let you know that Urban Pantry, in collaboration with Tangleball, is launching an ‘Urban Garden DIY’ workshop series, to …
Happyzine writer Claire Chateau Checks Out the Starfish NZ Fashion show
A month ago, I dragged my four kids to Auckland for some cultural time and a bit of a city splurge. My children, used to …
Paul Smetana runs the blog Be Touched By Life. He draws upon thirty years work experience with people as a community carer in Aged Care to share the insight into the keys of happiness.
In life, …
It should be a “no brainer”…. shouldn’t it? If you save energy at work, your operating costs reduce. When your costs reduce, you either make bigger profits, or you can be more cost competitive in …
Time to re-write the story.
Durban, South Africa: The United Nations climate change talks starting today present a unique opportunity for leaders of the world to move beyond political posturing and lay the foundations for an …
A How-To-Blog by Brittany Packer on the fun, fulfilling and feng- shui –ing art of Re-decorating.
This Car- Free day I am going to spend the morning changing around my room! You can too! Depending on …
Summer in Nelson cranks up the heat in New Zealand’s sunshine capital with a heap of family holiday fun.
The annual Nelson Lantern Spectacular kicks the celebrations off on December 17, with a lantern workshop at …
By Sean Weaver
Palm fronds rustled in the breeze sounding like distant applause. Below, a tense village meeting was unfolding. The lapping of waves signified something different ever since the high tide came and stole the …
Zo Zhou, Two Spoons blogger
While we’re high on beating France at rugby, let’s recognise another victory this year – New Zealand’s flourishing food scene. There were over two hundred food and wine events taking place …
Oh my goodness. 365 days of blogging (I forgot two days, and may have in fact repeated a few days, but hey, here’s to being human). And so here I am on the final day.
Let’s …
Some very inspiring news gets lost in archives – we’re resurrecting some Hopebuilding stories for Happyzine readers.
Growing vegetables in five major cities in the Democratic Republic of Congo is bringing new revenue to city dwellers, …
Released: 18 November 2011
MEDIA RELEASE
OUTBACK GROWTH GOES GREEN
Roma in western Queensland has staked a claim in the increasingly sophisticated field of environmentally sustainable development.
Clearview Rise, by the Urban Land Development Authority, has today (18 November …
Got an inspiring goal you’d like to achieve by the end of 2011?
With the right focus, amazing change can happen in 30 days.
Join the November 30 Day Dream to Reality Challenge! Note: places are limited.
Team …
UNFCCC Negotiations Begin In Durban
Durban, South Africa (28/11/12) –
The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) negotiations begun today with over 20,000 delegates converging on the International Conference Centre in Durban, South Africa.
This year’s …
It’s a funny shrub, my hamamelis virginiana. The skinny branches arch up in an ungainly manner, reminding me of an awkward teenager. No longer a cute little kid and not yet a robust and fully …
Cycling Advocates’ Network (CAN) says reverse-in parking is better for people in cars and pedestrians as well as cyclists.
CAN spokesperson, Anne FitzSimon, applauds New Zealand Transport Agency support for reverse-in parking.
“Reverse-in parking improves the driver’s …
The perfect gift for friends and family.
Our luxurious olive oil soap gift box contains the following
- 3 different soap bars from our range
- A hand felted soap bar
- A hand made wooden soap dish made …
Hei Rere Mai – Mâori careers in telecommunications
2degrees and its founding shareholder, the Hautaki Trust, have launched Hei Rere Mai (‘So You Can Fly’), a programme to increase Mâori participation in the telecommunications industry.
Announced …
Auckland band RubberBand is the winner of this year’s Smokefree Pacifica Beats–the biggest youth competition for original, contemporary music that reflects New Zealand’s unique cultural identity.
The six top bands played off in Manukau City on …
By: Tanja Pauls
Hi all
Sorry if you’ve already got this from somebody else, but we think it’s so important we wanted everybody to have a chance to see it. Please pass it on to anyone else …
Article by By Kathleen Anderson Freelance Writer
Paul Murray is a self-realized artist. He has invested his whole life and soul in his current work: The LivinginPeace Project, which aims to combine the …
www.Scoop.co.nz
Speaker to give Scottish Parliament kilt a swirl
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Hon Dr Lockwood Smith, is pictured left, being presented with a kilt in the tartan of the Scottish National Parliament …
The recently launched website Do Good Jobs (dogoodjobs.co.nz) is a new ethical online jobs board. It aims to link passionate, talented, “do-gooders” with job vacancies in New Zealand that create social and environmental change – …
What does living consciously mean to you? If I asked 20 different people what it means to live a conscious life, I’m sure I’d get twenty different answers.
One person might say living consciously is living …
By Sean Weaver
Palm fronds rustled in the breeze sounding like distant applause. Below, a tense village meeting was unfolding. The lapping of waves signified something different ever since the high tide came and stole the …
SAFETY SURFACE REDUCES CRASHES ON WAINUIOMATA HILL ROAD
A drop in road crashes on the Wainuiomata Hill road has been linked to Hutt City Council work on installing a new safety surface and upgrading the road …
Talofa,
Check out this awesome opportunity for your young people – its free, its in Lower Hutt and there will be food.
Wanting to develop your young person, mentee, school leader further, by up skilling them?
Do you …
Feeling a little frazzled? If life seems a little overwhelming and you really do the feel the need to calm down and get grounded, try this meditation exercise. Jenny Weston is a certified practitioner of …
Rather than choosing one answer to New Zealand’s increasing demand for power, a group of energy experts on the judges panel for the green energy design challenge ‘Wild Energy’ have ruled that a cluster of …
Applications are invited for the following Happyzine.co.nz course:
Learn how to use your natural writing talent to contribute to an exciting environmental and social future for your people, and for future generations (while also gaining a clear idea …
UNFCCC Negotiations Begin In Durban
Durban, South Africa (28/11/12) –
The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) negotiations begun today with over 20,000 delegates converging on the International Conference Centre in Durban, South Africa.
This year’s …