Articles by Charlotte Squire
Editor Charlotte Squire has a B.A. with a double major in Politics and Social Policy. With a strong focus on positive social and environmental change, Charlotte has worked within the environmental arena for the past seven years. Charlotte has worked for a number of New Zealand based environmental organisations including the Green Party, BIO-GRO NZ, and Greenpeace NZ. She has been a freelance writer for the past six years, exploring positive environmental change. She has written for Her Magazine (formerly Her Business Magazine), Organic NZ, Eco-Living, Permaculture UK and Australia, The GB Weekly and Wild Tomato Magazine. Charlotte is a published Creative Writer. She is also a singer/song writer, her debut album Turangawaewae – Place to Stand being played nationwide.
Sponsor a fence-post and help save babies
Imagine a place… where native plants and animals thrive, without threat from introduced pests. … alive with birdsong, where rare species such as kiwi, tuatara and kakapo roam freely. … where you can get involved …
Kiwis have a Fairtrade cuppa to give farmers a fair go
For immediate release: May 2nd, 2013
Kiwis have a Fairtrade cuppa to give farmers a fair go
Kiwis across the country are poised to put the jug on for Oxfam’s Biggest Coffee Break, part of Fair Trade …
All natural FucoCai – weight management – from Lifestream
Produced by the reputable Lifestream, FucoCai is a unique blend of two botanicals that are rich in antioxidant activity to protect against free radical damage from factors such as stress, alcohol, cigarettes and pollution. Additionally, …
Kiwi adventure game needs to be saved
Ka Pai Island!
Help save a Kiwi adventure game that Shane Rosemeyer has created: “I would like to raise funds to help with the cost of producing my board game Ka pai Island. Ka Pai Island …
Final Call for Young New Zealanders to ‘Be the Change’
UNICEF NZ (UN Children’s Fund)
Media Release
Wednesday 1 May, 2013
Final Call for Young New Zealanders to ‘Be the Change’
-UNICEF NZ Youth Congress 2013-
UNICEF NZ (UN Children’s Fund) is making a final call to young people from …
Happy Simply – lifestyle model and education project
d’Arcy Lunn has created Happy Simply – a lifestyle model and education project.
Here’s what he has to say!:
“Why a lifestyle of Happy Simply?
Mainly because it is very rich in people, family, community, friends, experiences, interactions, …
Positive steps forward for New Zealand’s at-risk seabirds
A new government plan to help save New Zealand’s seabirds has been welcomed as a positive first step that will now need to be translated into “on the water gains” by global conservation organisation WWF.
Primary …
Waitakere locals go ‘Up the Creek’ at film premiere
MEDIA RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Community Waitakare
Waitakere locals go ‘Up the Creek’ at film premiere
It was a popcorn and laughter-filled Friday night at the movies as actors and Waitakere locals ‘walked the red carpet’ for …
Unleash your fashion design passion and get wooley at the Alexandra Blossom Festival
MEDIA Release:
WoolOn is the gala event of the Alexandra Blossom Festival – a celebration of creativity and design that celebrates Wool as a fashion fibre.
New Zealand and international designers compete for the supreme award presented …
Love is the winner
Love is the winner – NZ Green Party
Today is a momentous day in our political history that sends a strong message from Parliament about equality and the right to live free from discrimination, the Green …
UNICEF Calls for Young New Zealanders to ‘Be the Change’
UNICEF NZ (UN Children’s Fund)
Media Release
Friday 19 April, 2013
UNICEF Calls for Young New Zealanders to ‘Be the Change’
UNICEF NZ (UN Children’s Fund) is offering 45 young people from across New Zealand the unique opportunity to …
Green roofs under the spotlight at Canterbury University
UC researchers produce findings of green planted-roof pilot study
April 18, 2013
The University of Canterbury (UC) is investigating the benefits of green planted-roofs for the New Zealand built-environment.
Initial findings into a year-long UC ecological pilot study …
Snap freerange and faritrade with the conscious consumers photo comp
Put your creativity to good use! Get out your cameras, your phones and showcase the ethical & sustainable NZ you love by entering the Conscious Consumers photography competition.
Snap a pic of your master freerange brekkie …
Our Green Roadie – 50 Kiwis living and working green – out now!
Our Green Roadie, a documentary about 50 NZ people and businesses who live and work in ‘green’ ways is out on DVD.
PLEASE put this out on your FB page. We’re a Mum and son (aged …
Smart farming helps safeguard against drought
Media Release
18 April 2013
SMART FARMING HELPS SAFEGUARD AGAINST DROUGHT
The Carbon Farming Group has launched three videos online highlighting smart farming methods, designed to help farmers improve efficiency and productivity and better manage extreme weather conditions, …
Meet Caine: the boy who loves to play with cardboard
This is the story of 9 year old Caine, who spent his summer building an elaborate cardboard arcade inside his dad’s used auto part store, and a community that came together to make his day. …
Foodstuffs getting seriously positive about packaging
Foodstuffs ask store owners – stop selling veggies on meat-trays
Foodstuffs have announced major changes to the way they procure packaging, including moving towards 100% kerbside recyclable packaging for both produce and private label in future …
Akaroa marine reserve approved
Sunday, 14 April 2013, 1:34 pm
Press Release: New Zealand Government
Hon Dr Nick Smith
Minister of Conservation
14 April 2013
Media Statement
Akaroa marine reserve approved
A new marine reserve in Akaroa Harbour has been approved by Conservation Minister …
New Australian Children’s Commissioner highlights importance of listening to children
Children’s Commissioner outlines key priorities as she begins her new role.
On her first day at the Australian Human Rights Commission, the incoming National Children’s Commissioner, Ms Megan Mitchell, has stated her desire to ensure children’s …
UC research looks at peoples’ responses to generous actions
UC research looks at peoples’ responses to generous actions
April 8, 2013
A University of Canterbury (UC) researcher is investigating how people respond to self-serving generosity in areas such as the hospitality industry.
UC economics and finance masters …
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