Article Archive for July 2011
From: Victory Village Forum Organisers
Families Commission, Victory Village Nelson and Inspiring Communities New Zealand’s first Forum on family-centred, community-led development challenges communities and government to think differently.
Organisers of the Victory Village Forum in Nelson (held …
MEDIA RELEASE
28 JULY 2010
The Urban Dream Brokerage
Ilott Concert Chamber, Wellington Town Hall
6pm on Friday 29 July
Free entry
MAKING WAY FOR NEW VOICES – AND TORTOISES – IN THE STREETS AND EMPTY SHOPS OF …
Media Release
July 27, 2011
For Immediate Release
World leading environmental monitoring tool launched
The world’s first real-time, automated, web-based mass flux monitoring solution, which allows users to monitor and analyse the dispersion of pollutants, has been launched in New Zealand.
Trifecta …
WHAT: Whitney Irwin launches her debut album Fly
WHEN: Sunday, 31 July 2011
WHERE: Kelvin Hotel, Invercargill
Whitney’s awaited debut album will be officially launched this Sunday, 31 July, at …
MIT PERFORMING ARTS STUDENTS TAKE ON CLASSIC WEST SIDE STORY WITH SOUTH SIDE FLAVOUR
Manukau Institute of Technology’s (MIT) School of Performing Arts will showcase the immense talent of its students in their very …
1. What’s the purpose of Mt Eden Village People?
Positive action towards a sustainable future, working together to prepare our community for the changes we all have to face due to the end of cheap oil …
Calling authors and entrepreneurs!
Creating the New Economy Together
My new online course, Do you want to write a book? has just been published this week through ebrainz www.ebrainz.net.nz/write-a-book I’m excited to tell you about the course …
Claire Webster – Tasman District Council
What can we grow/harvest or catch in the Bay? What could you cook with it?
When – bring entries from 5-5:30 pm on Thursday 11 August
Where – the Wholemeal Café
What – …
‘Generation Zero’ calls for Zero Emissions Plan
Kicking the fossil fuel habit and achieving zero net greenhouse gas emissions are central to a positive future for young New Zealanders.
Generation Zero was launched today by young …
“When you are trying to raise awareness about an issue, it’s natural to focus on the bad stuff – no-one realises how urgent your “something” is and no-one realises the enormity of the problem. Nowhere …
See on Transition Towns Website
Start: 27 Jul 2011 19:15
We moved to Kingsland 8 months back and want to explore whether there is energy and interest in (re-)kick-starting a Transition Town movement …
NZ Department of Conservation
See also:
Sirocco
Zealandia website
Orokonui Ecosanctuary website
Become friends with Sirocco on Facebook
Follow Sirocco on Twitter
Date: 19 July 2011
Source: Department of Conservation, Forest & Bird and Rio Tinto Alcan
Sirocco, the kakapo whose frisky behaviour propelled …
NZ Ministry of Youth Development
The Ship for World Youth (SWY) is a unique international youth exchange programme run and sponsored by the Cabinet Office of the Government of Japan.
Young people between 18-30 years …
Thanks to PlanBig.com.
Animals play an important role in our lives with research showing that people who surround themselves with animals reap a number of benefits such as better health, work productivity and increased …
MEDIA RELEASE
22 JULY 2011
The Urban Dream Brokerage
Ilott Concert Chamber, Wellington Town Hall
6pm on Friday 29 July
Free entry
SWEET DREAMS MADE FROM PROPERTY AND ART
From electronic poetry to urban rooftop gardens, a reinvented speakers corner …
PlanBigger Ehon Chan launches a national grassroots mental health campaign:
Soften the F Up – “Soften the F*** Up is the first of, hopefully, a few more campaigns to come in challenging young men’s …
By LaShelle Lowe-Chardé
Curiosity for Poor Decisions
Your partner can’t meet you for a hike because for the fifth time this month he has gone off his diet and eaten something to which he is allergic. He …
Get ready to clear your palate Auckland, this ‘BIG little City’ is gearing up to launch its first ever Restaurant Month, celebrating the very finest of world-class dining experiences across Auckland’s central city.
For 19 days …
Check out this project and leave your comment on PlanBig.com
By Alison Triffett
Plan Description:
I want to create a FeelGood Calendar – 365 Acts of Kindness – with contributions from REAL people (and credits to those …
WWF-New Zealand Media Release – for immediate release
21 July 2010
WWF calls on NZ Govt to deliver on its promises in advance of Auckland climate meeting
Days before New Zealand co-hosts a climate negotiating meeting …
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 …
Kiwis live on $2.25 a day to fight poverty
For five days this August, thousands of Kiwis will be living below the international poverty line of $2.25 a day to cover their food budget. This difficult …
YOUTHTOWN BREAK FROM THE QUAKE BEGINS
The first planes carrying 275 very excited Canterbury children arrive in Auckland on Monday, kicking off a two-week series of Youthtown organised Break from the Quake camps.
The …
Australian Human Rights Commission
Young human rights advocates have a chance to shine
Young people around Australia are being urged to nominate themselves or someone else for the 2011 Young People’s Human Rights Medal.
Australian Human Rights …
NIWA Media Release 18 July 2011
Tangaroa’s amazing voyage
NIWA’s research vessel Tangaroa has just completed a very successful voyage of habitats of significance for …
14 July 2011
A New Zealand design is one of eight Electrolux Design Lab finalists announced today.
The ninth edition of the annual Electrolux Design Lab competition challenged industrial design students around the world to consider …
15 July 2011
ART STUDENTS SET PUBLIC SPACE ON FIRE WITH MURA O TE AHI EXHIBITION
Te Tuhi Centre for the Arts and Manukau Institute of Technology’s (MIT) School of Visual Arts will …
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 …
By LaShelle Lowe-Chardé
Managing Emotions and Herding Cats
Herding cats is difficult not because cats are stubborn or unruly, but rather because cats weren’t meant to move like a herd. The same is true of managing your …
by Will Watterson
For 5 days in August, thousands of people across New Zealand will spend just $2.25 each day on food, and use their daily experiences to bring extreme poverty to the centre …
MEDIA RELEASE – Special Olympics
And you thought blasting out of the rough was tough?
Stars on Pars – new night golf event coming up in Wellington Supporting Special Olympics New Zealand Focused on changing the lives …
New Zealand Department of Conservation
Announcing the winner of our New Zealand Music Month competition: Remix the sounds of New Zealand
‘Bird call’ is the winner in our remix the sounds of New Zealand competition. Shayne …
This video tells the story of an amazing journey in the last decade of Victory School in Nelson, and the positive changes it has lead in the community over the last 8 -10 …
Are you tempted to join an online Green Dream course, but constrained by budget? Then this is the workshop for you!
Last minute sign ups? Email: charlotte@happyzine.co.nz asap!
Find out how you can turn your unique strengths, …
Local Government New Zealand Conference 2011: Future Focus
10 JULY 2011
The Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ) Conference 2011 will be opened tomorrow by Prime Minster Rt Hon John Key.
The two-day conference at the Wellington Convention Centre …
“Manaakitanga” theme for Māori Language Week 2011
Te Taura Whiri i te Reo Māori (The Māori Language Commission) have chosen “Manaakitanga” as the theme for Māori Language Week 2011.
““Manaakitanga” is a very …
The Difference Between White Roofs and Green Roofs in Terms of Their Positive Contribution to Global Warming Reduction – by Ian Montangees
A number of people have asked about the difference between green roofs and …
