Article Archive for May 2011
Thistle Hall, Cuba Street, Wellington, New Zealand. Thursday 30th June –Sunday 3rd July 10am-5pm
Heather …
The Vodafone New Zealand Foundation is looking for social entrepreneurs who want to make a difference in the lives of young Kiwis and will pay eight individuals to do just that.
The …
NIWA & The University of Auckland EMBARGOED UNTIL 31 MAY 2011
Migration patterns linked to genetic differences in New Zealand seabirds
Ground-breaking research by NIWA and The University of Auckland, investigating the annual movements of New …
Every year the National Beekeepers’ Association of NZ runs a National Bee Week. This year Bee Week will run from 30 May to 3 June.
More than one third of what we eat is the …
Mark Cabaj Workshops: Communities Leading – Working Together In Place 13 & 15 June
Inspiring Communities, with local partners, is delighted to bring Mark Cabaj to New Zealand next month and to offer …
By LaShelle Lowe-Chardé
Getting Started with Mindfulness & Jackals
The foundation of Compassionate Communication (NVC) is mindfulness. Awareness of what’s happening and what’s creating disconnect sets the stage for change. Thus I continually encourage those wishing to …
Venture Southland – enterprise, tourism and community development
Media Release
Wednesday, 25 May 2011
Southland Matariki celebrations, held annually in June, will once again include a variety of events that mark the start of Maori New Year. Southland …
Hutt City Council is the first local council in New Zealand to obtain the international environmental management ISO 14001 accreditation for all areas of business.
The accreditation recognises Council’s proactive approach towards environmental sustainability and compliance …
UNICEF NZ (UN Children’s Fund)
Media Release
26 May 2011
Final Call for Young New Zealanders to ‘Be the Change’
With Youth Week taking place this week (21-29 May) UNICEF NZ (UN Children’s Fund) is making a final …
Media release
For immediate release 26 May 2011
New research shows Kiwis want over a third of our oceans protected
New Colmar Brunton polling has revealed that New Zealanders want more than a third of our oceans protected …
All pedals are go!
Hikurangi – Creating Cycleway Action
Join Hikurangi’s Action for a National Cycleway Network
Announcing our plans for new action on cycleways.
Since 2008 Hikurangi has been committed to working alongside many organisations and individuals for …
Press release: Variety, the Children’s Charity
Catherine Orr
Date: 24/05/2011
Cinemas nationwide have come together to help Christchurch families following the earthquake, by donating proceeds from two charity screenings on Sunday, 29 May. New Zealanders …
Thanks to the Speight’s Brewery Environment Fund, the Yellow-eyed Penguin Trust Nursery kicked off their planting season this year on International Day of Biological Diversity, Sunday 22 May, 2011 at Tavora …
Blog 10: By Stacey Gasson
With admirable honesty Terena confesses that, until she joined Kapiti Coast’s Greenest Street competition, the abundant resources available to her often went to waste. Blessed with a vegetable garden, orchard and …
Book review: By Charlotte Squire
“Act like anything is possible … because it is!” This is a line from business coach Serena Star Leonard’s new book ‘How to Retire in Twelve Months – Turning Passion into …
18 May 2011
NEWS FROM LINCOLN UNIVERSITY
Lincoln University landscape graduate brings ‘power’ful plan to Central London
A Lincoln University landscape architecture graduate is set to stamp a distinctive green mark on the future appearance of Britain’s capital …
The Auckland Writers & Readers Festival 2011 boasts a 21% increase to a record 32,000 attendance during 11-15 May.
Auckland’s Aotea Centre lit up for five days and audiences came in droves. School students, university students; …
The theme for this year’s Youth Week is STEP UP, Be heard, Take responsibility, Be YOUth! The Ministry of Youth Development is committed to promoting young people’s development and participation in our …
An in-depth research project is set to consider how kiwis live in terms of the consumption of the world’s key resources and how communities can become more resilient by reducing their dependence on these resources …
By LaShelle Lowe-Chardé
Whether you are falling in love, offering counseling, or listening to a friend, you give the biggest gift by staying connected to yourself at the same time.
The pleasure and intensity of a strong …
By Betsy Joseph
The Conscious Consumers cafe project, a non-profit venture successfully operating in Wellington for the past year, is coming to Auckland in June. Aucklanders who love their coffee and want to support sustainable business …
Wellington student Stacey Christie got to achieve a dream and meet her idol Katy Perry at the pop singers recent Wellington concert.
Stacey has a neuromuscular condition called Limb Girdle Muscular Dystrophy which is …
Next course running this August with guest speaker: Majora Carter (as seen on Ted)!
Find out how to use the law of attraction to create your green dreams.
Course Starts: June 6th, 100% online.
You know …
By Lani Evans
We’re just about to finish an incredible week in the Manawatu-Whanganui region, feasting our eyes on the scenery and filling our bellies with feijoa. What a delicious
way to start the tour of the …
By Charlotte Squire
Yesterday I found myself at the end of a Bodytalk session enjoying a good old fashioned belly laugh. The more Tania Marsden told me she’d found, the deeper …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 13/05/11
Achievements Celebrated and Inspiration Shared at SPCA Annual Conference
The Royal New Zealand SPCA’s 78th Annual Conference was an inspiring event which saw SPCA centres celebrated for their achievements with the …
By Redwood Reider
This is a story about trust. About stepping into the unknown, carrying the light and being carried by it.
I’m Redwood, he’s Rhythm. I rap poetry about the state of the world and the …
Three weeks to the Expo!
The very first Green Living Show & Organic Expo 2011 where industry experts from all green areas meet to share their knowledge and showcase their products.
With only a few weeks before …
Blog 9: by Stacey Gasson
Avion Terrace has a certain way of doing things. When I drop by to catch up with Vic about their recent CFL*downlight workshop, in true Terrace style I’m met by Vic …
UNICEF NZ (UN Children’s Fund) is offering 50 young people from across New Zealand the unique opportunity to attend the first-ever UNICEF NZ Youth Congress which is being held in Manukau from July 15-17, 2011.
To …
Inhabitat.com lighting design competition
Do you have a bright idea for an eco-friendly lamp that could win you $1000?
We’re thrilled to announce that Inhabitat is teaming up with renowned electronics brand Philips to launch a lighting design …
World Blood Donor Day – Tuesday 14 June 2011
The New Zealand Blood Service (NZBS) will celebrate World Blood Donor Day across the country on Tuesday 14 June 2011.
In conjunction with …
11 May 2011
NIWA’s latest voyage of discovery will examine the expansive continental shelf around New Zealand looking for our biodiversity hotspots.
NIWA’s Research Vessel Tangaroa sets sail tomorrow, on the second 25-day leg of …
Nelson based organic vineyard Richmond Plains has just won the first gold medals ever specifically awarded by the Hong Kong International Wine Challenge for organic and biodynamic wines.
Richmond Plains has won two …
ReGeneratin’ the North – by Lani Evans
After six weeks on the South Island and a wee break over Easter, the ReGeneration Roadtrip crew is about to hit the North!
In the six regions of the South …
Dear Happyzine readers! Who ARE you? Email me the answers to the following ten questions and you will automatically go in the draw to win a copy of Serena Star Leonard’s amazing new book ‘How …
SodaStream uses eco artist, Sarah Turner’s recycled bottle sculpture in their latest campaign with British super model Erin O’Connor.
The huge sphere Sarah handmade from 562 recycled plastic bottles was perfect to …
A compostable take-away container made in Blenheim from waste potato starch has won the 2011 Unpackit Award for New Zealand’s best packaging.
The Unpackit Worst Packaging Award for the worst packaging sold in New Zealand stores …
Tuesday, 3 May 2011
The Royal New Zealand SPCA will be holding its 78th Annual Conference at
Te Papa, Wellington this weekend, Saturday 7 May.
The theme for this year’s conference is The Power of One, an …
Compassionate Communication
The weekend is a foundation workshop in Nonviolent Communication (NVC).
Most of us have been educated from birth to compete, judge, attack and defend; to think and communicate in terms of what is “right” and …
