Golden Bay’s Ceiros Begg hits the road with sustainable fashion
May 25, 2012 – 8:36 pm | No Comment

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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Pay Fairtrade Forward! This Friday, May 18th
May 17, 2012 – 8:34 pm | No Comment
Pay Fairtrade Forward!  This Friday, May 18th

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Pay Fairtrade Forward – May 18th  
Wellington, New Zealand, 14th May 2012 – 
 
On 18 May 2012, cafés all over New Zealand are joining forces to Pay Fairtrade Forward. At the beginning of the …

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Comment from Fairtrade’s biggest coffee retailer in New Zealand
May 15, 2012 – 8:24 am | 2 Comments
Comment from Fairtrade’s biggest coffee retailer in New Zealand

Media alert
Comment from Fairtrade’s biggest coffee retailer in New Zealand
 
With Fairtrade Fortnight (5-20 May) now in full swing, Wild Bean Cafe – New Zealand’s biggest retailer of Fairtrade coffee – is pleased to celebrate the …

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Conscious Consumers organise second nationwide Carrotmob in Auckland, Wellington and Hamilton
April 17, 2012 – 2:11 pm | No Comment
Conscious Consumers organise second nationwide Carrotmob in Auckland, Wellington and Hamilton

Greetings from the National Office of Conscious ConsumersLast April Conscious Consumers organised New Zealand’s very first Carrotmob at Memphis Belle café, Wellington. A Carrotmob is an event which involves consumers mass-purchasing from a business that …

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Rethinking Recycling – Auckland’s ‘Lovenotes’ – by Jess O’Connor
March 30, 2012 – 10:27 am | 2 Comments
Rethinking Recycling – Auckland’s ‘Lovenotes’ – by Jess O’Connor

Amanda Judd, creator & founder of Lovenotes, is taking paper recycling to a whole new level. Have you ever wondered what happens to paper after it hits the recycle bin? Where does it go? What …

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Wanaka Wastebuster’s new advice service targets packaging waste
March 22, 2012 – 8:33 pm | No Comment
Wanaka Wastebuster’s new advice service targets packaging waste

Advice service targets packaging waste – Wanaka Wastebusters

Packaging waste figures released this week by the Packaging Council show that a new Smartpackaging Advice service for businesses launched today is timely and needed.
Each New Zealander throws …

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Nelson duo launch ‘Wellbeing World’ Online
March 22, 2012 – 8:25 pm | No Comment
Nelson duo launch ‘Wellbeing World’ Online

Sue Fuller
Wellbeing World Online – a new online store based here in Nelson.  Wellbeing World Online retail audio classes to boost general levels of health and vitality and promote spiritual and personal growth.
Wellbeing World Online …

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Creating Sustainable Wealth Demands a Collective Approach
March 17, 2012 – 9:29 pm | No Comment
Creating Sustainable Wealth Demands a Collective Approach

MEDIA RELEASE
Sustainable Business Network
For Immediate Release
Creating Sustainable Wealth Demands a Collective Approach
The Sustainable  Business Network (SBN)  is  pulling together a  bunch of  brilliant and diverse experts  to discuss the benefits of ‘shared value’ at its …

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Activate28.com – the website for 28 year olds who want to not only make it through, but thrive!
January 29, 2012 – 11:48 pm | 2 Comments
Activate28.com – the website for 28 year olds who want to not only make it through, but thrive!

activate28 by Erin O’Brien
Age 28 was a big year for me. I changed careers, returned to uni, moved from Sydney to Wellington, fell in love, dealt with heartache … and discovered a big piece of …

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Profile: Lyttelton’s Honest Cooks
January 26, 2012 – 6:19 am | 4 Comments
Profile: Lyttelton’s Honest Cooks

We are Roots-Local Food Specialists. In December we decided to live our truth and go for what we believe in and create the future that we want to see.  We have always believed that choosing …

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Yellow cards assist communication with hearing impaired people
December 23, 2011 – 8:52 am | No Comment
Yellow cards assist communication with hearing impaired people

Yellow cards assist communication with hearing impaired people
Businesses all around the country are showing their support for deaf and hearing impaired people by putting bright yellow cards on their counters and reception desks.
These cards, …

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Keep it local this Christmas!
December 13, 2011 – 1:37 pm | One Comment
Keep it local this Christmas!

Christmas 2011 Re-Birth of a tradition
This year New Zealanders can give the gift of genuine concern for other New Zealanders. At gift giving time, find something that is produced by New Zealand hands.
It’s time to …

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Environmental concerns weigh lightly for Richmond Plains organic wine producers
December 3, 2011 – 11:16 am | No Comment
Environmental concerns weigh lightly for Richmond Plains organic wine producers

Environmental concerns weigh lightly
For Immediate Release
Environmental idealists Richmond Plains have released their first wine in New Zealand’s lightest 750ml glass bottle.  Weighing in at a mere 325 grams and at just over 1kg full …

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Beca and Soar Printing named as New Zealand’s most sustainable businesses
December 2, 2011 – 2:53 pm | No Comment
Beca and Soar Printing named as New Zealand’s most sustainable businesses

New Zealand’s most sustainable companies were recognised at the Sustainable 60 Awards,  run by Fairfax Media Business Group and PwC, in Auckland last night.
Beca, Soar Printing, Auckland Airport, Ziptrek Ecotours, Bank of New Zealand, Meridian …

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Green Growth Seen as Delivering Better Future, More New Jobs and a Better Rep for NZ
November 23, 2011 – 8:49 pm | No Comment
Green Growth Seen as Delivering Better Future, More New Jobs and a Better Rep for NZ

Media Release     23 November 2011
KIWIS WANT URGENT ACTION TO SECURE $6 TRILLION TRADE OPPORTUNITY
Green Growth seen as delivering a better future, more new jobs and a better reputation for NZ.
AUCKLAND, 23 November 2011 – …

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Building New Zealand’s Future Wealth Through a Green Economy
November 16, 2011 – 9:56 am | No Comment
Building New Zealand’s Future Wealth Through a Green Economy

BUILDING NEW ZEALAND’S FUTURE WEALTH THROUGH A GREEN ECONOMY – Pure Advantage
Pure Advantage, the organisation championing a move to a green growth economy says New Zealand needs much more decisive leadership in order to position …

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Occupy Your Local Money System
November 15, 2011 – 8:55 am | 4 Comments
Occupy Your Local Money System

I recently went into debt, officially. My account balance on the computer screen has turned red, with a big minus sign next to it. And I’m happy about it.
Why? Because while Wall Street et al …

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Sustainable 60 Awards – Because Green Business Means Successful Business
October 3, 2011 – 3:50 pm | One Comment
Sustainable 60 Awards – Because Green Business Means Successful Business

Sustainable 60 Awards
MEDIA RELEASE: 3 October, 2011
Sustainable 60 Awards finalists announced
This year’s Sustainable 60 Awards finalists know sustainability isn’t an add-on or achieved with just an annual  tree-planting day.
“More New Zealand businesses are getting the …

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WheelnDeal – the Website for Garage Sale Lovers
September 24, 2011 – 10:22 am | No Comment
WheelnDeal – the Website for Garage Sale Lovers

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 …

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2011 NZI National Sustainable Business Network Awards Case Study: Tahi Estate
September 16, 2011 – 2:24 pm | No Comment
2011 NZI National Sustainable Business Network Awards Case Study: Tahi Estate

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 …

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2011 NZI National Sustainable Business Network Awards Case Study: Miranda Brown Conscious Cloth
September 15, 2011 – 3:05 pm | No Comment
2011 NZI National Sustainable Business Network Awards Case Study: Miranda Brown Conscious Cloth

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 …

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2011 NZI National Sustainable Business Network Awards Case Study: Framework Trust
September 14, 2011 – 10:06 am | One Comment
2011 NZI National Sustainable Business Network Awards Case Study: Framework Trust

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 …

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Shining a Spotlight on New Zealand’s Green Business Superstars
September 12, 2011 – 8:50 am | No Comment
Shining a Spotlight on New Zealand’s Green Business Superstars

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 …

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Fun Stuff to Do At Work this Random Acts of Kindness Day!
August 24, 2011 – 5:01 pm | No Comment
Fun Stuff to Do At Work this Random Acts of Kindness Day!

Are you looking for team building ideas and ways to boost staff morale? Here is a great excuse to have a bit of fun in the office:
Thursday September 1st is Random Acts of Kindness Day …

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Green Business: Sustainable Tourism Thriving in Queenstown, New Zealand
August 20, 2011 – 9:51 am | No Comment
Green Business: Sustainable Tourism Thriving in Queenstown, New Zealand

Ziptrek shares its innovative sustainable tourism model
Queenstown tourism business Ziptrek Ecotours presented its story of creating an innovative adventure tourism operation to delegates at the Ecotourism New Zealand workshop currently underway in …

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Karamea: Working Towards Sustainability
August 15, 2011 – 4:17 pm | No Comment
Karamea: Working Towards Sustainability

AccomNews

Working Towards Sustainability

Karamea Farm Baches and Rongo Backpackers & Gallery enjoy what is probably one of the   most isolated and peaceful settings of any accommodation facilities in New Zealand, with the location …

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BIG Little City Announces Restaurant Month
July 22, 2011 – 1:58 pm | No Comment
BIG Little City Announces Restaurant Month

Get ready to clear your palate Auckland, this ‘BIG little City’ is gearing up to launch its first ever Restaurant Month, celebrating the very finest of world-class dining experiences across Auckland’s central city.
For 19 days …

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Happyzine Teams Up With Fresh FM To ‘Chillax and Have Fun’
June 5, 2011 – 7:36 pm | No Comment
Happyzine Teams Up With Fresh FM To ‘Chillax and Have Fun’

Press release
Happyzine
Sunday 6th June, 2011
Fresh FM Teams Up With Positive Green Writer to Encourage Community to ‘Chillax and Have Fun’ As They Go Green.
Nelson’s community radio station Fresh Fm is partnering up with Golden …

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Do You work in New Zealand’s Best Workplace?
June 1, 2011 – 2:40 pm | No Comment
Do You work in New Zealand’s Best Workplace?

MEDIA RELEASE
Wednesday June 1, 2011
Do you work in New Zealand’s best workplace?
The search has begun for the best organisation to work for in New Zealand as the JRA Best Workplaces Survey 2011 officially kicks off …

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Conscious Consumers Café Project Coming to Auckland.
May 17, 2011 – 6:49 pm | No Comment
Conscious Consumers Café Project Coming to Auckland.

By Betsy Joseph

The Conscious Consumers cafe project, a non-profit venture successfully operating in Wellington for the past year, is coming to Auckland in June. Aucklanders who love their coffee and want to support sustainable business …

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Influential Fashion Designer and Publisher Annah Stretton Teams Up With Happyzine to Find Ten Free Range Restaurants in New Zealand
April 6, 2011 – 7:56 am | No Comment
Influential Fashion Designer and Publisher Annah Stretton Teams Up With Happyzine to Find Ten Free Range Restaurants in New Zealand

Influential fashion designer and publisher, Annah Stretton, has taken on the goal to convince ten Kiwi food businesses to only stock and service free range meat before the end of April.
Stretton, like most New …

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BagsAlot – The Green Designer Bag Concept
March 14, 2011 – 2:00 pm | No Comment
BagsAlot – The Green Designer Bag Concept

Business profile blog: by Teresa Wojciak – Director and Creator of  BagsAlot
BagsAlot® is a new concept company. Our aim is to …

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New Online Garage Sale Service Could Change the Way Kiwis Spend their Saturdays
March 7, 2011 – 4:15 pm | 2 Comments
New Online Garage Sale Service Could Change the Way Kiwis Spend their Saturdays

Putting technology to work on garage sales is the brainchild of British immigrants, Emma and Toby Wootton. It’s a smart idea: keep the address under wraps until you’re ready to go, then tell …

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Business Profile: Introducing Enspiral
February 15, 2011 – 3:17 pm | One Comment
Business Profile: Introducing Enspiral

Enspiral started just over a year ago with a clear purpose – “Help people who want to change the world find high paying contracts so they have the time and money to do the work …

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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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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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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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Celebrate Your Year – by Jack Canfield
December 10, 2010 – 7:52 am | No Comment
Celebrate Your Year – by Jack Canfield

Celebrate Your Year:
23 Questions to Inventory Your Successes
As you set goals for the coming year, it’s a good idea to take stock of the progress you’ve made toward your 2010 goals. For many …

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Reduce. Reuse. Recycle – Check Out ‘Zoove’
December 7, 2010 – 9:24 pm | 4 Comments
Reduce. Reuse. Recycle – Check Out ‘Zoove’

Happyzine chats with Zoove founder Martin Ryan
What is Zoove?
Zoove is a website to give away your extra stuff and pick up other stuff you might need, all for free.  It works on the same concept …

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Quantas Announces New Carbon Offset Provider
November 30, 2010 – 4:46 pm | No Comment
Quantas Announces New Carbon Offset Provider

QANTAS ANNOUNCES NEW CARBON OFFSET PROVIDER
SYDNEY, 30 November 2010: The Qantas Group today announced it had finalised new supplier arrangements for its voluntary carbon offset program under an agreement with Climate Friendly.
Customer contributions to the …

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Energy Efficiency at Work
November 6, 2010 – 4:47 pm | One Comment
Energy Efficiency at Work

It should be a “no brainer”…. shouldn’t it?  If you save energy at work, your operating costs reduce.  When your costs reduce, you either make bigger profits, or you can be more cost competitive in …

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