Golden Bay’s Ceiros Begg hits the road with sustainable fashion
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Local Good News/Golden Bay
By Charlotte Squire
When Ceiros Begg was a little girl, she and her mother spent hours walking the streets of Christchurch to visit thrift shops. No shop was too far away and mother …

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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.

Zero Energy Town Home Design – 13th Entry into the Wild Energy Challenge – Please Cast Your Vote
February 1, 2011 – 10:49 pm | No Comment
Zero Energy Town Home Design – 13th Entry into the Wild Energy Challenge – Please Cast Your Vote

This is an entry into the Adult section of Wild Energy.  If you like this entry please give it a rating out of five stars (see the bottom of this page).
This entry was submitted by …

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The Ideas Already Exist – 12th Entry into the Wild Energy Challenge – Please Cast Your Vote
February 1, 2011 – 6:46 pm | 10 Comments
The Ideas Already Exist  – 12th Entry into the Wild Energy Challenge – Please Cast Your Vote

I offer free and online KNOWLEDGE about ALL different kinds of renewable energy devices.
This information base includes more than 35 years of collecting, research and own experience.
Please see the 6 min trailer (with English subtitles) …

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Anti-gravity power device – 11th Entry into the Wild Energy Challenge – Please Cast Your Vote
February 1, 2011 – 5:11 pm | 4 Comments
Anti-gravity power device – 11th Entry into the Wild Energy Challenge – Please Cast Your Vote

This is an entry into the Adult section of Wild Energy.  If you like this entry please give it a rating out of five stars (see the bottom of this page).
Here is my idea for …

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365 Days of Fun and Chillaxation – Blog 280 – Relaxing After a Day of Posting Up Wild Energy Entries Ahhhhhh
February 1, 2011 – 5:00 pm | No Comment
365 Days of Fun and Chillaxation – Blog 280 – Relaxing After a Day of Posting Up Wild Energy Entries Ahhhhhh

Fourteen entries.  Fourteen fantastic entries.  Plus one letter that I thought was an entry, but is not.  Check the entries out here. After a day of excitedly posting them up, I’m tired now.  And grateful …

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Human Power! Renewable with Many Positive Social Benefits – 10th Entry into the Wild Energy Challenge – Please Cast Your Vote
February 1, 2011 – 4:31 pm | 5 Comments
Human Power! Renewable with Many Positive Social Benefits – 10th Entry into the Wild Energy Challenge – Please Cast Your Vote

This is an entry into the Adult section of Wild Energy.  If you like this entry please give it a rating out of five stars (see the bottom of this page).
A new source of …

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New type of Current, Tidal, Wind, Wave and Cyclone Energy Converter – 9th Entry into the Wild Energy Challenge – Please Cast Your Vote
February 1, 2011 – 2:16 pm | 2 Comments
New type of Current, Tidal, Wind, Wave and Cyclone Energy Converter – 9th Entry into the Wild Energy Challenge – Please Cast Your Vote

This is an entry into the Adult section of Wild Energy.  If you like this entry please give it a rating out of five stars (see the bottom of this page).
Entry submitted by Miroslav Novak
I …

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Reduce Home Use by Installing Home PV and Wind Generation – 8th Entry into the Wild Energy Challenge – Please Cast Your Vote
February 1, 2011 – 1:51 pm | One Comment
Reduce Home Use by Installing Home PV and Wind Generation – 8th Entry into the Wild Energy Challenge – Please Cast Your Vote

This is an entry into the Adult section of Wild Energy.  If you like this entry please give it a rating out of five stars (see the bottom of this page).
Reduce Home Use by Installing …

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Energy Conservation: Roof Vent – 7th Entry into the Wild Energy Challenge – Please Cast Your Vote
January 31, 2011 – 6:46 pm | 2 Comments
Energy Conservation: Roof Vent – 7th Entry into the Wild Energy Challenge – Please Cast Your Vote

This is an entry into the Adult section of Wild Energy.  If you like this entry please give it a rating out of five stars (see the bottom of this page).
Hi folks
[Here] are a couple …

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365 Days of Fun and Chillaxation – Blog 279 – Happy Wild Energy Aghhhhhhhh!!!!
January 31, 2011 – 6:29 pm | 2 Comments
365 Days of Fun and Chillaxation – Blog 279 – Happy Wild Energy Aghhhhhhhh!!!!

I’ve spent the past month really pushing Wild Energy.  I’ve kept the faith, even ’til the last moment.  Blind faith it has indeed been.  I joined a goal setting group on facebook to help keep …

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Poo and Tidal Power – 6th Entry into the Wild Energy Challenge – Please Cast Your Vote
January 31, 2011 – 12:56 pm | No Comment
Poo and Tidal Power – 6th Entry into the Wild Energy Challenge – Please Cast Your Vote

This is an entry into the Adult section of Wild Energy.  If you like this entry please give it a rating out of five stars (see the bottom of this page).
My name is Scott Covit …

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Wave Power Vessel – 5th Entry into the Wild Energy Challenge – Please Cast Your Vote
January 31, 2011 – 12:44 pm | 2 Comments
Wave Power Vessel – 5th Entry into the Wild Energy Challenge – Please Cast Your Vote

This is an entry into the Adult section of Wild Energy.  If you like this entry please give it a rating out of five stars (see the bottom of this page).
Wave Power Vessel – by …

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Community Distributed Power Net – 4th Entry into the Wild Energy Challenge – Please Cast Your Vote
January 31, 2011 – 12:28 pm | 2 Comments
Community Distributed Power Net – 4th Entry into the Wild Energy Challenge – Please Cast Your Vote

This is an entry into the Adult section of Wild Energy.  If you like this entry please give it a rating out of five stars (see the bottom of this page).
A new network paradigm for …

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365 Days of Fun and Chillaxation – Blog 279 – Luminate – Major, Soul-filling ‘Wow’ Factor
January 30, 2011 – 11:12 pm | One Comment
365 Days of Fun and Chillaxation – Blog 279 – Luminate – Major, Soul-filling ‘Wow’ Factor

It’s one in the afternoon and I’m turning off the main Takaka Hill high-way to drive my car down an inconspicuous dirt road.   There are no signs at the beginning of this dirt road to …

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Introducing Muse Magazine: the Magazine for Wellington’s Young Feminists
January 30, 2011 – 12:00 pm | One Comment
Introducing Muse Magazine: the Magazine for Wellington’s Young Feminists

1.  Can you explain Muse Magazine for those of us who may not have heard of it before?
Muse Feminist Magazine is a free zine produced by a voluntary collective of women living in Wellington. Our …

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Green Super Heroes! You’ve Got Twenty-Four Hours to Save New Zealand’s Wild Rivers and Change the Course of Green Energy Design History for Ever!
January 30, 2011 – 9:41 am | One Comment
Green Super Heroes!  You’ve Got Twenty-Four Hours to Save New Zealand’s Wild Rivers and Change the Course of Green Energy Design History for Ever!

Hey green design super heroes! Want to make a positive green design difference to one of the last, great untouched and natural places of the world? You have twenty four hours to save New Zealand’s …

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Place Profile: Karamea – Hidden at the Top of the West Coast of the South Island, Aotearoa, New Zealand
January 30, 2011 – 8:21 am | One Comment
Place Profile: Karamea – Hidden at the Top of the West Coast of the South Island, Aotearoa, New Zealand

By Paul Murray
Don’t be surprised if everyone waves to you as you pass by in Karamea … it’s that kind of place.
If you’re among the growing number of travelers who are looking to escape the …

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Great News for Mountain Bikers – Heaphy Track Open to MTB from May 1st to September 30, 2011
January 30, 2011 – 8:00 am | No Comment
Great News for Mountain Bikers – Heaphy Track Open to MTB from May 1st to September 30, 2011

Rongo Backpackers & Gallery (www.rongobackpackers.com) and Karamea Farm Baches (www.karameamotels.com) welcome Heaphy Track mountain bikers to Karamea and offer hot showers, great food, cold beer and comfortable beds…fire bath, radio station, organic vegetable …

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White Roof Case Study: Sylvia Park Shopping Centre in Auckland
January 29, 2011 – 8:08 pm | 2 Comments
White Roof Case Study: Sylvia Park Shopping Centre in Auckland

Good example of a large white roof in New Zealand by Ian Montanjees of White Roofs Project (NZ)
Sylvia Park shopping centre in Auckland, built around 2006, is a good example of a white roof deliberately …

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White Roofs Project Update and White Roofs at Auckland EcoDay Festival on 6th March
January 29, 2011 – 8:01 pm | 3 Comments
White Roofs Project Update and White Roofs at Auckland EcoDay Festival on 6th March

By Ian.Montanjees@whiteroofs.org.nz
White Roofs idea warming up
The idea occurred to me three years ago when looking for a way of making a significant reduction in global warming, and other people around the world …

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365 Days of Fun and Chillaxation – Blog 278 – The Yes Man: Oh Yes
January 29, 2011 – 7:38 pm | One Comment
365 Days of Fun and Chillaxation – Blog 278 – The Yes Man: Oh Yes

I’ve got a new favorite movie: The Yes Man, starring Jim Carrey.  Yes Yes Yes!  I hoped this movie might shake things up a little for me.  I hoped it might remind me to get …

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Business Seminar Raising Money and Gifting to Flood Affected Businesses – Brisbane
January 28, 2011 – 9:20 pm | No Comment
Business Seminar Raising Money and Gifting to Flood Affected Businesses – Brisbane

The Attitude, Aptitude, Altitude 2011—Low Cost, High Return Business Strategies Seminar was planned prior to the floods in Brisbane.  In light of the recent natural disasters in New Zealand and across …

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365 Days of Fun and Chillaxation – Blog 277 – Bliss in a Cherry Tomato
January 28, 2011 – 9:00 pm | One Comment
365 Days of Fun and Chillaxation – Blog 277 – Bliss in a Cherry Tomato

I had a joyous day.  Two radio interviews about Wild Energy.  Many great conversations.  Fantastic news recieved and uploaded onto Happyzine.  But the grandest moment of them all was this:
Sitting on a wooden sty, beneath …

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Marine Turbine Power Generation – 3rd Entry into the Wild Energy Challenge – Please Cast Your Vote
January 28, 2011 – 6:57 pm | 5 Comments
Marine Turbine Power Generation – 3rd Entry into the Wild Energy Challenge – Please Cast Your Vote

This is an entry into the Adult section of Wild Energy.  If you like this entry please give it a rating out of five stars (see the bottom of this page).
Crest Energy applied in …

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Karamea Eco-Tourism Business Demonstrates How to Be Carbon Neutral
January 27, 2011 – 6:26 pm | One Comment
Karamea Eco-Tourism Business Demonstrates How to Be Carbon Neutral

Rongo Backpackers & Gallery and Karamea Farm Baches in Karamea on the West Coast of the South Island of New Zealand have recently undergone a carbon emissions audit conducted by Carbon South, a Christchurch-based carbon …

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The Soaring Addiction of a ‘Kite Day’ Convert
January 27, 2011 – 6:16 pm | No Comment
The Soaring Addiction of a ‘Kite Day’ Convert

Seventy year old Jim Nicholls bought a kite at the Tip Top Kite Day in New Brighton last year and he has not stopped flying them since.
Every day in all seasons (weather permitting) Mr Nicholls …

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365 Days of Fun and Chillaxation – Blog 276 – Congratulations Rongos Backpackers – Carbon Neutral – You’re Leading the Way
January 27, 2011 – 6:00 pm | No Comment
365 Days of Fun and Chillaxation – Blog 276 – Congratulations Rongos Backpackers – Carbon Neutral – You’re Leading the Way

I’ve raved about Rongos Backpackers (here’s an article we ran describing this fabbo place), in Karamea, before and here I am excitedly doing it again.  I just posted the news that Rongos is officially carbon …

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Christchurch Mayor Urges Residents To Catch Inspiring Paralympics (NZ)
January 27, 2011 – 12:08 pm | No Comment
Christchurch Mayor Urges Residents To Catch Inspiring Paralympics (NZ)

Christchurch Mayor, Bob Parker, is calling on residents not to miss out on the courageous and inspiring displays of the spirit at the IPC Athletics World
Championship being held at the QEII Park.
“Come enjoy the games …

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International Kai Festival: Nelson, New Zealand – Invitation to Stallholders
January 27, 2011 – 10:54 am | One Comment
International Kai Festival: Nelson, New Zealand – Invitation to Stallholders

International Kai Festival
Where: Whakatu Marae & Founders Park Nelson, New Zealand
When: Saturday 5th February 2011
Time: 11am – 4.30pm
Come celebrate the Waitangi Celebrations with us
Kai stalls & entertainment
There are still some stall sites available but be …

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Mount Eden Village People: Changing the World Via Community Gardens
January 27, 2011 – 10:00 am | No Comment
Mount Eden Village People: Changing the World Via Community Gardens

The Mt Eden community garden is in place and ready for the 2011 and 2012 growing season. We have water now available on site and 5 raised beds. Despite the dry summer most …

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International Buskers Festival ready to burst onto the streets of Auckland!
January 26, 2011 – 10:42 pm | No Comment
International Buskers Festival ready to burst onto the streets of Auckland!

International award winning Street Performers will set the BIG little city alight with their awe inspiring, death defying stunts and humour this Auckland Anniversary Weekend!
The Festival features the USA Break Dancers; winners of …

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The Gentle Cycling Sarau Festival Ride
January 26, 2011 – 10:38 pm | No Comment
The Gentle Cycling Sarau Festival Ride

The frockers are cordially invited to participate in this ride which is being held in conjunction with the Sarau Festival.
The Gentle Cycling Sarau Festival Ride
Ride Information:
Come on out to the Sarau Festival in the beautiful …

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365 Days of Fun and Chillaxation – Blog 275 – Kahurangi You Are So Wondrous!
January 26, 2011 – 10:00 pm | No Comment
365 Days of Fun and Chillaxation – Blog 275 – Kahurangi You Are So Wondrous!

Right!  Sweet moment of the day occurred during the morning run.  I was out with my boy and my dog and we ran down a street that gave us a panoramic view of the Kahurangi …

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365 Days of Fun and Chillaxation – Blog 274 – Tessa Whiteman’s Shoes
January 25, 2011 – 9:47 pm | One Comment
365 Days of Fun and Chillaxation – Blog 274 – Tessa Whiteman’s Shoes

Today, of all the things a girl could find herself doing, I found myself sitting in artist Tess Whiteman’s living room admiring her painted shoe collection.  Yes, yes, all in a day’s work for this …

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Micro-Hydro Kinetic Turbine – 2nd Entry into the Wild Energy Challenge – Please Cast Your Vote
January 24, 2011 – 4:44 pm | 5 Comments
Micro-Hydro Kinetic Turbine – 2nd Entry into the Wild Energy Challenge – Please Cast Your Vote

This is an entry into the Adult section of Wild Energy.  If you like this entry please give it a rating out of five stars (see the bottom of this page).
Micro-Hydro Kinetic Turbine

In today’s society …

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Green Designers and Inventors – I Know You’re Out There! Optimistic Kiwi Editor Invites the World to Tell New Zealand How to Power Its Communities Sustainably
January 24, 2011 – 3:28 pm | No Comment
Green Designers and Inventors – I Know You’re Out There! Optimistic Kiwi Editor Invites the World to Tell New Zealand How to Power Its Communities Sustainably

A Kiwi good-news website editor says New Zealand is one of the last green frontiers and is inviting people, world-wide, to help Kiwis keep it that way by suggesting the greenest ways to power …

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365 Days of Fun and Chillaxation – Blog 273 – Could the Past be our Future?
January 24, 2011 – 3:00 pm | No Comment
365 Days of Fun and Chillaxation – Blog 273 – Could the Past be our Future?

Today has been a full one as I continue to push Wild Energy out to the masses.  I’ve just posted up our second entry – it’s a goody!  It’s about a Micro-hydro kinetic turbine – …

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Romance in Golden Bay at ‘Adrift’ Accommodation
January 24, 2011 – 2:49 pm | No Comment
Romance in Golden Bay at ‘Adrift’ Accommodation

Press Release
For Immediate Release

ADRIFT IN GOLDEN BAY
HONORED AS
BEST ROMANTIC ACCOMMODATION IN NEW ZEALAND AND AUSTRALIA

“Adrift In Golden Bay” was chosen as one of the “10 Best Romantic Hotels in the …

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Kapiti Coast’s Green Street Competition – Four Streets, One Prize – the Blog
January 23, 2011 – 5:23 pm | One Comment
Kapiti Coast’s Green Street Competition – Four Streets, One Prize – the Blog

Blog one: By Stacey Gasson
I don’t know what your job’s like, but I’m feeling pretty lucky right now. As the Sustainable Communities Coordinator with Kapiti Coast District Council, I’m in the enviable position of …

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365 Days of Fun and Chillaxation – Blog 272 – Kapiti Coast Council Spearheading Green Streets Movement
January 23, 2011 – 5:00 pm | No Comment
365 Days of Fun and Chillaxation – Blog 272 – Kapiti Coast Council Spearheading Green Streets Movement

Today I posted up a very cool blog from the coordinator of Kapiti Coast’s Greenest Street competition – which is taking place on New Zealand’s Kaptiti Coast.  Stacey Gasson is the Sustainable Communities Coordinator for …

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365 Days of Fun and Chillaxation – Blog 271 – Line Dancing for Beginners
January 23, 2011 – 12:35 am | One Comment
365 Days of Fun and Chillaxation – Blog 271 – Line Dancing for Beginners

Getting dressed up for a country and western barn dance could really go a number of ways.  A girl could go ‘sexy’ country, she could go ‘girlie’ country, she could take it to that manly …

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