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.
Tonight I attended the must-do of Golden Bay culture – a pot luck at my friend Fi’s house.
It was a small affair, unlike some of the humungous pot-lucks I’ve attended here where dozens of …
Well. The first thing that I want to say is our house is silent and WITHOUT A TV! Ahhh! This is something I’ve decided to do for the year. DVDs are allowed, …
The Low Down – I’ve moved to back Golden Bay – my original home. Over the next 365 days I’m going to blog about my year in Golden Bay, raising my gorgeous son Kahu, and …
On the cover of this book it says: “Pat commits the cardinal management sin of spreading joy and making people smile …”. Immediately after reading it, I found myself feeling cheeky and cheerful and naturally …
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Ford Eco-Route: The Most Fuel-Efficient Path From A to B – Third …
News Release
The tape player, which went from a central portable musical device to redundant technology in the space of 27 years is being resurrected in Wellington’s Willis St for the art project Popular Archaeology. Audiences …
This is the second in a series by Charlotte Squire on Sustainable Environmentalism.
Go on, enjoy the process! You deserve to feel good while you create an exciting environmental future
I’ve got news for you: it’s O.K. …
1. What is Now Future?
Now Future is a partnership between Sophie Jerram and Dugal McKinnon. We aim to create and promote art projects that address fundamental and philosophical issues regarding human relationships with the planet, …
Tips for Success: Be Generous – Serena Star-Leonard is creating a passive income in one year
Wow! The Large Hadron Collider actually works – Excitement – and relief – as Collider finally smashes atoms
The Holy Post …
A unique new long-term health research initiative is being launched in the Bay of Plenty with the aim of finding out why some people live longer than others.
The Western Bay of Plenty Primary Health Organisation …
The Law of Attraction, do you believe in it? According to this premise, what ever you focus on and emotionally engage with, you will attract more of. Does this ring true? Or perhaps it seems …
In a first-off for Wellington’s CBD, artists and property developers are working hand in hand to fill empty commercial sites through a new project, Letting Space.
This visual arts project, funded by Creative New Zealand and …
PLC student’s determination inspirational – making the best of the life she treasures
Hope and a telescope enthrall Gaza stargazers -Suleiman shares his blessings with underprivileged children
FIFA Brings Hope to Poor Children Through World Cup – …
(1400hrs Sunday 28 March) – After kicking off in New Zealand at 8.30pm last night (local time) Earth Hour is still in full swing as the global lights out event sweeps across all the world’s …
. 121 countries and territories across all seven continents to participate in global climate action
. Great Pyramids and Sphinx to lead Earth Hour’s landmark action on global warming
. Football superclub, Real Madrid, joins the greatest …
Winners of Earth Hour’s eco-design competition announced
Last month creative design students from Massey University in Wellington spent three frantic days dreaming up ways to save the planet – with a new take on the humble …
Brisbane youth dance to the silent disco craze sweeping Europe
March 23 2010
Brisbane’s young people will get a surreal taste of the silent disco craze when Brisbane City Council stages its first ever Silent DJ Party …
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Global conservation organisation WWF has teamed up with Powershop to today launch a free online tool to help Kiwis reduce …
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Ellen presents gay teen scholarship – Talk show host Ellen DeGeneres presented US$30,000 towards the college education …
1. Tell me about this travel writing workshop you’re presenting …
It’s a week on an Fijian island where people who want to learn or improve their writing – whether they write travel for the printed …
My decrepit old laptop turned into a wide variety of locally grown vegetables. And new hems and mended holes on my favourite corduroy pants. And a month’s supply of firewood from a neighbour’s woodlot.
Interesting alchemy. …
Two leading lights of New Zealand film, Taika Waititi (Director, Boy, Two Cars One Night, Eagle vs. Shark) and Lizzie Gillett (Producer, The Age of Stupid), are joining stars from around the world as ambassadors …
Editorial
Do you ever feel a little impatient because your dreams aren’t manifesting as fast as you’d like them too? I know I’m good at making things happen, but yesterday, I felt stuck. No matter what …
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Wellywood Sign Generator – write your own message on Wellington’s hills
Ben and …
Look good – even in the dark – with new limited edition Earth Hour t-shirt
When is a black t-shirt green? When it’s the official 2010 Earth Hour t-shirt, available now from WWF.
Buy your limited edition …
For years, people everywhere have celebrated Father’s Day and Mother’s Day, and as of 2000 Children’s Day has existed. With many great events being held for children of all ages such as Toddler’s Day Out, …
The countdown is almost over for the Irish and the honorary Irish all over Auckland, as the much anticipated St Patrick’s Festival makes it’s way into town this weekend. There’s no better way to celebrate …
I invite all Happyzine readers and viewers to share their Earth Hour experiences with our community. Check out this Earth Hour video – it’s mega inspiring.
Charlotte Squire
What do Te Puke’s kiwi fruit and Paeroa’s L&P bottle have in common with the world’s tallest building – the Burj Khalifa, London Eye and Table Mountain? They are all taking action against climate change …
My name is Emily Harris. I’m 25 years old and at the end of last year I finished a legal internship. The natural next step for me was to get a job with a law …
Introducing Levity Beet. He’s a New Zealand children’s song writer and one of his songs has made it into the finals of an international song-writing competition. His is the only Kiwi tune to make it …
WWF Media release 5 March 2009
They say every journey starts with the first step. But for 15 year old Aescleah Hawkins, the first steps of her journey yesterday – a 42 km walk for Hector’s …
Award-winning restaurant and Wellington institution Logan Brown is throwing its support behind this year’s Earth Hour, by offering eight lucky diners a free meal to celebrate the global environmental campaign.
Steve Logan, the restaurateur behind Cuisine …
Hi there everyone, here’s the latest TV stint on TV Three. It was great fun doing it, they’re a lovely bunch in the TV Three studios – the camera man gave me a good hug …
A surprising new locally born art genre is about to sneak into Nelson to celebrate the inner artist in everyone. WASA!™ (Wild and Sneaky Art™) is Nelson’s new creative fringe festival “wild child” scheduled …
Lately I’ve come to wonder how comfortable people feel to offer honest feedback on Happyzine. It occurs to me that I want to encourage readers to relax and enjoy expressing various view points, because a) …
Press Release – Massey University
WWF-New Zealand has teamed up with Massey University and some of the country’s leading designers, architects and artists to launch an innovative new green design competition as part of this year’s …
Hundreds of beautiful photos were submitted, but there can be only one winner of the ‘Only in New Zealand’ photo competition.
After tallying up the votes, Jasons were amazed to find the Kiwi public had been …
A good story from Africa.
“Africa’s top human rights body, issued a landmark ruling in favour of an indigenous group, the Endorois Community, that has been fighting for justice since the Kenyan government forced them off …
