Article Archive for January 2014
Win two free tickets to the Waihi Bush Music Festival 2014
This is one of the most “laid back” music festivals in New Zealand – a family orientated festival with lots of things for children to do. Featuring the best of local and international singer/songwriters and …
Win free tickets to Tui Delight in Golden Bay!
Press Release: DeLight Tui Summer Festival
Date: 10 Dec 2013
Contact: Inna Alex – 021 132 1765 or 03 525 9535. [email protected]
Tui Community in Golden Bay is living proof of the sustainability of multiple dwellings on rural land in the Tasman District. This …
Plentifull Deli’s Soba Noodle Salad – from the Kiwi Diary 2014
Happyzine are keen Kiwi Diary-ists. This year we’re sharing some of the amazing content from the Kiwi Diaries of both yesteryear and today … such as this recipe for Soba Noodle Salad, thanks to the …
Got your 2014 diary yet? Check out this year’s Kiwi Diary
Hi I’m Charlotte Squire and I’m the founder of New Zealand’s (rather green) positive news website Happyzine. I’ve long been a fan of the Kiwi Diary. I use mine daily, for me it serves as …
Two gorgeous giveaways for Club Happyzine members from Design Tree!
Go in draws to win one of two giveaways from the Wellington company Design Tree! All you need to do is a) be a member of Club Happyzine, or an intending member and b) sign …
Maisey Rika: Feed your soul and the world will seem a better place
Happyzine founder Charlotte Squire first fell in love with Maisey Rika’s soulful vocals when she heard Maisey’s first album, several years ago on Fresh FM. Charlotte caught up with Maisey, as she prepares for her …
Eco-Urban – Meet the Wellington couple behind Design Tree
Eco and socially responsible designers Rebecca Asquith and Tim Wigmore run Design Tree - developing furniture and lighting for homes and businesses, creating their own products and doing work on commission. Happyzine caught up with the couple, asking …
The Rai-Pelorus Valley a Rural Community with Vision and Heart – by Barbara Stuart
A farmer lead community nursery has brought people together to plant seedlings alongside waterways in the Rai Valley, leading to significant improvement of water quality in the area.
The Rai-Pelorus Valley a Rural Community with Vision and Heart - by …
Flax-roots Festival aims to Make a Difference.
Join Club Happyzine and you could win a double pass to the Muriwai Waitangi Day Festival!
Warren Maxwell, front man for popular groups Trinity Roots and psychedelic blues quartet Little Bushman and musician/producer Tiki Taane are just …
Happyzine reader Seema Singh’s top insight on her summer road trip
Happyzine caught up with reader Seema Singh to ask her what she discovered on her travels down South. Seema talks about the proposed Monorail, the power of nature, and why the South feels like a “happy …
Inspired by his ancestors – green pro-surfer Daniel Kereopa
by Charlotte Squire
New Zealand pro-surfer, father, brother and uncle Daniel Kereopa, says the beach has taught him “everything he knows” about life and that he has been brought up to respect the land and the …
Taranaki surf shop ‘Raw’ Green ‘N Mean!
In case you hadn’t noticed, we’re paying homage to surfing this week on Happyzine – and what better place to visit than an eco-friendly surf -shop? Based in Taranaki, Olivier Perkins runs the green surf-shop Raw. …
How NZ surf champ and green lawyer Mischa Davis finds balance
Charlotte Squire catches up with New Zealand surf champion and soon to be lawyer for the environment – Mischa Davis about her love for surfing and finding balance in life. Having just completed her law …
Announcing the Green Urban Living Autumn Challenge
Environmental and sustainability advocate Janet Luke is launching a free, nationwide Green Urban Living challenge this Autumn for Kiwi individuals, families and households.
Green Urban Living is a concept reflecting the fact that almost all of …
University Canterbury expert urges Kiwi Govt to invest in Cycling
Greater investment in cycling has economic benefits, says UC expert
January 17, 2014
A University of Canterbury (UC) urban transport expert believes the Government and local authorities should invest more money into cycling because of the economic …
Wondering about Aoteroa
The Kiwi Wondering team Hannah Irakau Pehi, Phillipa TePaea Pehi and friends are walking Aotearoa to “celebrate the earth and all its inhabitants and promote social and environmental well being for all.” Charlotte Squire of Happyzine talks …
Passion for rivers – Forest and Bird’s Debs Martin speaks up about 2014 and balance
Debs Martin is the Top of the South Field Officer for Forest and Bird. Happyzine asks her about her focus for this year, which rivers have “stolen her heart,” and how she maintains healthy balance …
How Wellington Mayor Celia Wade-Brown will maintain her mojo this year
The Big Question: How do you plan to practice self love and personal sustainability this year?
Keeping myself and my family healthy and happy is a real prerequisite to doing a good job as a Mayor.
Often my job …
Glamp it up at Nelson’s Evolve Festival 14th – 16th Founder’s Park
Camp under the starry skies at Nelson’s Evolve Festival in a safe and family friendly environment right in the heart of the festival.
Set in the Bristol Field next to the lake within the beautiful Founders …
Growing strong community in Wellington vital part of emergency preparation
Knowing our neighbours is more than a feel-good activity, it can also be invaluable during emergencies. Manager of Community Resilience for the Wellington Region Emergency Management Office Dan Neely explains why it’s better to know our …
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