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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Calling all Dunedin Conservationist Groups!
April 3, 2012 – 5:00 pm | No Comment
Calling all Dunedin Conservationist Groups!

Applications Now Open for the Speight’s Environment Fund
The call is out! The 2012 Speight’s Brewery Environment Fund is now open for applications, and is seeking Dunedin-based conservationists to collect a share of the funding pool.
Dunedin-based …

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Exciting: the Arcadia International Environmental Film Festival
February 4, 2012 – 11:33 am | No Comment
Exciting: the Arcadia International Environmental Film Festival

Arcadia Festival
Happyzine has always been in the forefront of highlighting all efforts which consciously confront challenges, and enhance our daily life. These challenges are numerous in our present times, particularly environmental ones with no real …

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Vote for Nature – Forest and Bird
November 16, 2011 – 9:44 am | No Comment
Vote for Nature – Forest and Bird

 
Forest and Bird
A Vote for Nature is a vote for the New Zealand we love and want to pass on to our children
In the lead up to the election, we need to remind political parties …

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Hawke’s Bay Environment Action Awards
October 9, 2011 – 7:18 pm | No Comment
Hawke’s Bay Environment Action Awards

Hawkes Bay Regional Council

For more information and to apply for an award visit the Hawke’s Bay Regional Council website

The Environment Action Awards are held every two years to celebrate people and organisations in Hawke’s Bay …

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International Hopebuilding News: Community-Based Management Protects Mozambique Coastal Fishery Today, Tomorrow and Forever
August 12, 2011 – 7:32 pm | No Comment
International Hopebuilding News: Community-Based Management Protects Mozambique Coastal Fishery Today, Tomorrow and Forever

Some very inspiring news gets lost in archives – we’re resurrecting some Hopebuilding stories for Happyzine readers.
Georgina Smith, New Agriculturist
June 2011
The north-eastern coast of Mozambique boasts stunning coastal forest, rich coral reefs and mangroves. Yet …

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Grow From Here: An Inner City Organic Garden Store
August 13, 2010 – 11:54 am | One Comment
Grow From Here:  An Inner City Organic Garden Store

In Te Aro, central Wellington, there has sprung up a dear, wee garden store; bold, new and capable of supplying all your organic gardening supplies. My name is Kaye Reardon and I am the co-owner …

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Wide, Deep Vegetable Beds – By Suzi Franks
August 2, 2010 – 10:10 pm | One Comment
Wide, Deep Vegetable Beds – By Suzi Franks

Picture if you will a vegetable garden bed brimming with lush, tender produce. Beautiful, even in your imagination isn’t it?
But, what if I told you that this picture could be your reality come late spring …

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Tauranga – Sustainable Living Workshop:Waste
June 2, 2010 – 10:41 pm | No Comment
Tauranga – Sustainable Living Workshop:Waste

The Tauranga Environment Centre in conjunction with Tauranga City Council is running a Sustainable Living Workshop and Tour on Waste .
Workshop: Independent and practical information on waste reduction.
Find out more about the global issue of …

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365 Days of Fun and Chillaxation – Blog#46 – The Sandcastle Chalet Accommodation, Golden Bay (Sooo Lush and You Could Stay Here!)
May 31, 2010 – 8:47 pm | One Comment
365 Days of Fun and Chillaxation – Blog#46 – The Sandcastle Chalet Accommodation, Golden Bay (Sooo Lush and You Could Stay Here!)

(As I raise my son and grow my good news website)
Today Kahu the gorgeous two year old, Maia the Golden Dog and my good self stopped by the Sandcastle here in Golden Bay, to have …

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Archey’s Frog: Part of a Clean Green New Zealand?
May 23, 2010 – 9:35 pm | One Comment
Archey’s Frog: Part of a Clean Green New Zealand?

If Charles Darwin was alive, he’d be the first to campaign against the recent Government land mining proposals in New Zealand that will threaten the world’s most evolutionarily distinct amphibian, Archey’s Frog. But New Zealand …

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A Visual Journey of Rooftop Garden Inspiration
May 20, 2010 – 8:47 pm | 2 Comments
A Visual Journey of Rooftop Garden Inspiration

In previous posts, I’ve told you about my vision of turning wasted space on city rooftops into green urban oases, and what I’m doing to achieve it. This time I want to show you what …

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It’s the Little Things – Christchurch Motel Leads the Way With Eco-Friendly Accommodation
May 16, 2010 – 9:09 pm | 2 Comments
It’s the Little Things – Christchurch Motel Leads the Way With Eco-Friendly Accommodation

Oh the relief! We’re just arriving at one of Christchurch’s most eco-friendly motels – CentrePoint On Colombo. After a day of travel with two children under three, we’re salivating at the thought of checking into …

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My Journey Towards a Passion for Eco-Fashion – By Jo Blundell
April 24, 2010 – 9:59 pm | 5 Comments
My Journey Towards a Passion for Eco-Fashion – By Jo Blundell

OK, so my passion for ‘eco’ doesn’t stop at fashion, but that’s pretty much where it began for me. I read an article a few years back on how fashion has become faster, clothes have …

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Bringing it together: What will it take to create a Just, Sustainable, and Fulfilling Future?
April 22, 2010 – 7:26 pm | No Comment
Bringing it together: What will it take to create a Just, Sustainable, and Fulfilling Future?

You can no longer save your family, tribe or nation. You can only save the whole world.
Margaret Mead
You are invited to participate in the internationally acclaimed symposium “Awakening the Dreamer, Changing the Dream” which is …

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Windowfarming – The New Veggie Garden
April 18, 2010 – 7:00 pm | One Comment
Windowfarming – The New Veggie Garden

“Mary, Mary, quite contrary, how does your garden grow? With hydroponics, tubes and pumps, and plastic bottles all in a row.”
Such is the idea of Britta Riley and Rebecca Fray, two New York artists who …

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Earth Hour Sweeps Globe as Planet Unites Across Time Zones
March 28, 2010 – 4:55 pm | No Comment
Earth Hour Sweeps Globe as Planet Unites Across Time Zones

(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 …

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Please Help Me Name My Rooftop Gardens Venture
March 28, 2010 – 11:23 am | No Comment
Please Help Me Name My Rooftop Gardens Venture

Hi,
As you may know, I’m establishing a venture to create rooftop gardens on top of inner city buildings so that the people who live and work in them have some green space in which they …

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Two Stars, One Night: Taika Waititi and Lizzie Gillett Fade to Black for WWF’s Earth Hour
March 17, 2010 – 10:00 am | No Comment
Two Stars, One Night: Taika Waititi and Lizzie Gillett Fade to Black for WWF’s Earth Hour

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 …

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Dream to Reality – Share Your Dreams!
March 16, 2010 – 5:54 pm | 13 Comments
Dream to Reality – Share Your Dreams!

When you share your dreams with the world, the amount of unexpected support that flows to you is astounding. Until recently, I didn’t like sharing my goals and fantasies with other people. I think this …

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Baby Bees
March 10, 2010 – 12:49 pm | No Comment
Baby Bees

The bee hive is constantly busy – actually, that is the mother of all understatements.   The queen lays up to 2000, yes, that is two thousand, eggs a day during the spring and summer, …

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Kiwi Icons Lead Global Landmarks in Worldwide Earth Hour Switch Off
March 9, 2010 – 1:06 pm | No Comment
Kiwi Icons Lead Global Landmarks in Worldwide Earth Hour Switch Off

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 …

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DreamtoReality Entry: Genevieve de Spa
February 22, 2010 – 7:55 pm | 8 Comments
DreamtoReality Entry: Genevieve de Spa

Ever since coming to live in Auckland just over a year ago, I have been thinking about how to reduce the traffic on the roads.
Rodney Hyde thinks that Auckland is “broken and needs fixing” because …

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DreamtoReality Entry: Peter Sherman
February 18, 2010 – 4:23 pm | 7 Comments
DreamtoReality Entry: Peter Sherman

This is the first of our DreamtoReality applications.  Check it out.  Leave your comments.  Give it a ‘thumbs up’ if you approve.
Hi, my name is Peter Sherman, I hail from Taranaki, I am 27 …

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Wave of Community Support for Christchurch Girl’s Walk for Hector’s Dolphins
February 11, 2010 – 4:26 pm | No Comment
Wave of Community Support for Christchurch Girl’s Walk for Hector’s Dolphins

Fifteen year old Christchurch girl Aescleah (said: Ashley) Hawkins’ decision to make a personal stand to protect New Zealand’s endangered Hector’s dolphins has created a wave of support throughout the Christchurch community.
Twelve Christchurch residents from …

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Earth Get Out of the Green Room, It’s Time for Your Close-Up!
February 10, 2010 – 8:42 pm | One Comment
Earth Get Out of the Green Room, It’s Time for Your Close-Up!

Documentary Edge Festival 2010 –
Eco-Warriors – Can Ordinary people change the world?
Documentary Edge Festival shines a spotlight on international documentaries that highlight global environmental issues; the documentary lens traverses the earth’s surface, capturing the icebergs …

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100% Hatch Rate for Albatross Chicks
February 4, 2010 – 10:37 am | One Comment
100% Hatch Rate for Albatross Chicks

Original Source: DoC
All the albatross chicks at Taiaroa Head have hatched without problems – the first time the Royal Albatross Colony has achieved a 100 percent success rate in 16 years.
But the difficult time is …

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Herb Scentsations
February 3, 2010 – 12:44 pm | No Comment
Herb Scentsations

Did you know lavender can help in the treatment of dandruff? Or that thyme is said to help cure that dreaded ‘one too many’ hangover? Herbs can do so much more than just flavour stews …

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The Honey Bee Revival: Sexy Sunflower Images (if you’re a bee)
January 27, 2010 – 8:04 am | No Comment
The Honey Bee Revival: Sexy Sunflower Images (if you’re a bee)
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The Honey Bee Revival – TopBar Hives
January 26, 2010 – 3:25 pm | No Comment
The Honey Bee Revival – TopBar Hives

I am always on the lookout for kinder, more sustainable ways of beekeeping, I believe TopBar hives are the way to go for people keen on keeping bees in a more natural environment.
I first read …

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Win One Year of Life Coaching and Support to Reach Your Environmental Goal!
January 21, 2010 – 9:49 am | 2 Comments
Win One Year of Life Coaching and Support to Reach Your Environmental Goal!

Happyzine Dream to Reality: Project Planet.
“Enough with focusing on what’s wrong, it’s time to dream about what’s possible environmentally, and make it happen,” says Charlotte Squire, founder of good-news website ‘Happyzine’.  She’s offering one …

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Summer Solstice in Aotearoa – Photo Essay
December 27, 2009 – 1:51 pm | 2 Comments
Summer Solstice in Aotearoa – Photo Essay

Everything is abloom

San Pedro cactus thrust their flowers outwards at exactly Summer Solstice
the longest day and shortest night of the year

We think the ancestors of this Rata  Tree once stood where our house stands now

and …

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Precious Water – Opportunity to Step Up For One of New Zealand’s Greatest Treasures
November 6, 2009 – 2:44 pm | No Comment
Precious Water – Opportunity to Step Up For One of New Zealand’s Greatest Treasures

November 6th, 2009

Photo: Mohikinui River, by Craig Potton
Apparently we live in a nation of number eight wire type people, where innovative ideas are steaming away in the privacy of countless minds, and any thing’s possible. …

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