Article Archive for October 2009
Excitement Builds for Graduate Exhibition
This year’s exhibition by final year art and design students at Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology will include the most diverse range of art mediums and the largest number of exhibitors to date.
17 artists about …
Kiwis satisfied with life in New Zealand
The vast majority of New Zealanders are happy with their lives, according to a new survey.
Read more in the NZ Herald
Christchurch Needs the Frocks on Bikes Ladies
Announcing…
Christchurch Frocks On Bikes
Christchurch needs this Frocks on Bikes affair. I can just see them, regally policing the bike lanes of the South Island’s big smoke. I’m looking to hearing more about them in the …
The search is on for New Zealand’s Senior Achievers
Nominations are being sought from around the country for the Ryman Healthcare Senior New Zealander of the Year Award as part of the inaugural New Zealander of the Year Awards.
This award is open to those …
If You’re Happy and You Know it Keep it That Way
How a new Canterbury University study could reveal the key to sustainable happiness
by Elizabeth Willmott Harrop
The pursuit of wealth is really only the pursuit of happiness in disguise. But as a result of the global …
The search is on for New Zealand’s Senior Achievers
MEDIA RELEASE – 28th October, 2009
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The search is on for New Zealand’s Senior Achievers.
Nominations are being sought from around the country for the Ryman Healthcare Senior New Zealander of the Year Award as …
Maori Herbal Medicine—Te Rongoa
This is a generalised, very basic roundup of Maori Herbal Medicine, listing remedies for bad breath, bruises, burns, colds, itching, fever, sores, swelling and vomitting to name but a few. Check it out here.
Hostel boss gets on his bike to practise what he preaches
October 27th, 2009
NZ Herald
Some travel by private jet, others by limousine – but one Kiwi chief executive will be using pedal power to get to his annual general meeting this week.
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Herbs set to reunite for Raggamuffin music festival
NZ Herald
Promoters have announced the four New Zealand acts to perform at January’s Raggamuffin concert in Rotorua.
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Happyzine October 26th, 2009
KIA ORA KOUTOU – WELCOME TO THE HAPPYZINE COMMUNITY.
Editor’s Comment
This week I was reminded of my excitement and passion for permaculture. For those of you who are unfamiliar with the subject “Permaculture is a …
Permaculture—Way of the Future
“Though the problems of the world are increasingly more complex, the solutions remain embarrassingly simple…” - Bill Mollison, co-founder of the world-wide permaculture movement
Check out this international Permaculture website – I am. Permaculture is the way …
Wellington I Love The Islands Samoa Relief Concert
Friday, 23 October 2009, 11:56 am
Press Release: I Love The Islands
I Love The Islands Samoa Tsunami Relief Concert
Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington
Monday 26 October 2009
Tickets $20
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Hosted by Oscar Kightley, …
From 2012 On—Things Will Get Better and Better
From December 2012 on – humans will find themselves experiencing notably more happiness, deeper and more heart-felt relationships, and as a consequence, life will become more fun – this will become apparent as researchers note …
Motorists asked to be patient over holiday
NZ Herald
Transport Minister Steven Joyce wants motorists to take care on the roads over the long weekend.
More people were choosing to holiday in New Zealand this year and the roads will be unusually busy, he …
Samoa Relief Variety Concert—Nelson
This looks brilliant and well worth supporting. When I heard about the Tsunami I wanted to make something like this happen in Nelson – where I live. It’ll be an amazing, heart warming night. Where …
Kevin Robert’s Seven Ways to ‘Win Ugly’
World-wide CEO of Saatchi and Saatchi Kevin Roberts freely admits to being a ‘radical optimist’ – well that was what he called himself a few months ago, I’m beginning to learn that this man often …
Speak Maori Now – Te Reo Tips
October 21st, 2009
Here are some online video examples of basic terms you can use with your whanau while you’re having a cup of tea or coffee on the Speak Maori.com site.
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Archie Tairoa Receives His Knighthood
October 21st, 2009
Popluar Maori leader Archie Tairoa was knighted today, at his old college – Hato Paora College, in Fielding. This was an unorthidox manner in which to be knighted, most people opting for the …
Speak Maori Now – Te Reo Tips
Here are some online video examples of basic terms you can use with your whanau while you’re having a cup of tea or coffee on the Speak Maori.com site.
Read more
Speaker to give Scottish Parliament kilt a swirl
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Speaker to give Scottish Parliament kilt a swirl
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Hon Dr Lockwood Smith, is pictured left, being presented with a kilt in the tartan of the Scottish National Parliament …
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