Article Archive for September 2011
Hey friends –
We’re still exhilarated from the past weekend of Moving Planet events — a truly amazing show of global solidarity, committment, and creativity.
We wanted you to have the first glimpse of the video showing …
Come on a spring cycle for the Brightwater Kindergarten.
In a repeat of the popular event held last year as part of the Konica Minolta Nelson Cyclefest, Brightwater will again be alive with cyclists on Saturday …
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, …
- Celebrating the community part of adult and community education
Kia ora,
There is an exciting opportunity coming up….. If you are part of – or know of – groups or organisations that are making a real …
One of New Zealand’s new generation of installation artists Kate Newby has been awarded the 2012 residency at the International Studio & Curatorial Program (ISCP) in New York.
During the four month residency Kate will complete …
Some very inspiring news gets lost in archives – we’re resurrecting some Hopebuilding stories for Happyzine readers.
Ursula Sladek of Germany, who created her country’s first cooperatively-owned renewable power company, is one of six winners of …
Four hundred Wellingtonians rode bicycles and walked to Waitangi Park on Saturday, to join the global day of climate action, Moving Planet – A day to move beyond fossil fuels. The crowd gathered for the …
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 Seán Dagan Wood & Andre Berry – Positive News UK
Popularity of group meditation increases across London
Hundreds of meditators are converging in public spaces in London to take part in ‘flash mob’ meditations. The pre-planned …
WheelnDeal was started by Christine Houlahan and her son Liam Houlahan. WheelnDeal is a website for listing and viewing Garage Sales in New Zealand. The idea to start WheelnDeal came when Christine who loves to …
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 …
Hi, I’m Charlotte Squire, Founder and Editor of Happyzine. I would like to introduce a good friend of mine to you – her name’s Serena Star Leonard and she personally coached me for over a …
Media Release
For immediate release
20 September, 2011
AUCKLAND — ATAMIRA – Maori in the City 2011, the largest three day celebration of Maori culture, will return to Auckland this October, the free festival is sponsored by Bank …
How to Move a Stuck Planet?
By Aaron Packard
Thousands of people around New Zealand will be rallying for solutions to climate change on September 24th, as part of the global day of action, Moving Planet. Come …
By Tricia Curtis
Rosmarinus Officinalis
Rosemary has to be my favourite culinary herb. It is the herb that I most often go racing outside to collect when I am cooking a meal. I love it’s stong, resinous …
Anyone in ChCh want to learn some ‘habits of happiness’? My ‘Habits of Happiness’ course is becoming increasingly popular with spaces filling fast for the next course starting October the 6th. Every Thursday night for …
Hutt City Council, New Zealand
Daylight saving starts at 2am this Sunday, September 25 and Hutt Valley emergency management controller Paul Nickalls is encouraging residents to check on stored water and other emergency supplies.
“When people put …
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The Detroit Black Community Food Security Network (DBCFSN) is a coalition of organizations and individuals working together to build food security in Detroit’s Black community by: 1) influencing public policy; 2) promoting urban agriculture; 3) …
By Jimmy Green
Last Wednesday my associate Jack Tolley and myself rolled in to Te Puni hall of residence in Wellington. We came to spread the word and the energy, that our country can make something …
Sustainable Destination Hits the Sweet Spot
Tahi is a 742 acre privately owned eco property situated on the Pacific Ocean. It provides a unique opportunity to explore some of New Zealand’s diverse landscapes. From a sandy …
Sustainable Fashion Means Connecting With Nature
Miranda Brown Conscious Cloth creates fashion and textiles that are in harmony with nature and value the whole of existence. Our brand vision is to create textiles and products of …
FATHERS EDUCATION & SUPPORT PROGRAMME
10 weekly sessions on Wednesday evenings
5.00pm – 6.30pm
Starts Wednesday 14th September 2011
OR
10 weekly sessions on Monday mornings
10.00am -12.00pm
Starts Monday 12th September 2011
FREE TO PARTICIPANTS
Programme Aims & Objectives:
• To provide a …
News release
September 12, 2011
Finalists announced for the 2011 Next Woman of the Year Awards
Next magazine is delighted to unveil the inspirational women who have been selected as finalists in the 2011 Next Woman of the …
News release
September 12, 2011
Three Christchurch finalists announced in the 2011 Next Woman of the Year Awards
Sue Johnson, Janine Morrell-Gunn and Melissa Ruscoe from Christchurch are today revealed as finalists in the Next Woman of the …
by Hannah Schenker.
I walked into the Mussel Inn, Golden Bay, on Live Poets night a couple of years ago, a gig I rarely attended but had been coaxed to by a new friend. On the …
Parents! Your green dreams matter too.
You dream of being of great service to the planet, whilst also enjoying strong financial and spiritual wealth within a vibrant, …
Framework Trust will progress onto the 2011 NZI National Sustainable Business Network Awards as finalists – these awards take place on 8 November in Auckland. You can vote for Framework to win the People’s …
The photography department at Kamo High School is amongst the best in Northland and is once again showcasing its talents with their exhibition The Future Now, Youthinism. On Saturday the 17th of September at 3:00pm …
Community Tool Library grows
The racks at The Great Start Tool Library are filling up with donated rakes, spades, saws and hammers. The tools are available to be borrowed by members of the community to do …
From their website:
Who?
We are a team of Welsh and Mongolian young people who are passionate and optimistic about our future.
What?
We are embarking on a journey to Mongolia by train.
How?
From sharing skills and knowledge through youth …
Hi Charlotte
I thought your readers might enjoy seeing/hearing about the wooly walkalong which is a yarn bombing I was a part of on Sunday. Over 90 pieces of guerilla knitting from 9 …
New education in the emerging area of Sustainable Practice is to be offered to people living in the Waikato and Auckland regions as a result of a partnership between the education focused …
A Whole New Human launched yesterday with a wonderful deep discovery conversation with Barry Brailsford, New Zealand author and wisdom carrier. As I was preparing for the interview and taking another look at some of …
By Tricia Curtis
Aloe vera is a bit like the homeopathic remedy arnica. Everyone has heard of it, or has used it at some point and like arnica it never fails to deliver. This sadly is …
We want to celebrate NZ’s Social Entrepreneurs, Sustainability Champions and the best of our sustainable creative talent. If you, or someone you know, fit the bill, apply now! Entries open from 1st August through to …
Maori TV Video -
100 strong māori men bust out a haka to tautoko Māori Television and Rugby World Cup 2011. Mean Māori Mean!
Hauraki Golf Conservation Trust
Media release
7 September 2011
Water Fountains Spout Clean Green Outcome
Bottled water not only hits the pockets of Aucklanders but is rapidly becoming one of the greatest polluters of the …
Media Release – Pregoli
8 September 2011
Christchurch’s Yummy Mummy Model Search
Pregoli knows it can be tough being a mum-to-be, and it certainly can be tough being a mum-to-be when living in post earthquake Christchurch! Pregoli, an …
Short Film & Music Video Festival
2011
allshorts short film and music video festival is now in its sixth great year!
allshorts is a celebration of New Zealand audio visual art. We accept any genre up to 10 …
