Profile: Ruth Greenaway, Oral Historian for Tapestries

Ruth Greenaway began Tapestries in 2003 so as to work as a freelance oral historian.  The name “Tapestries” came from the Carole King song “Tapestry”.  Ruth loves the concept of life as a tapestry of …

Revolution in Building Makes Exceptional Home Performance Affordable – Introducing Little Greenie

Little Greenie – Media Release – 21 April 2011 – Page 1 – Contact 0274 539 099
Media Release | For Immediate Release | 21 April 2011
REVOLUTION IN BUILDING MAKES EXCEPTIONAL HOME PERFORMANCE AFFORDABLE, NEW REPORT …

New collaborative community theatre initiative launches in Auckland

An Auckland based drama teacher and voice coach has launched a community theatre initiative focusing on Social Action in a creative, fun, and inspiring way.
Sally Mabelle shares her story:
In August 2012, I was called into …

“Will not quit” attitude earns accolades

Attitude Awards Trust
30 November 2012
Sharon Davies has won the Attitude ACC Supreme Award for 2012, heading off strong competition from more than 20 other national finalists.
Sharon, better known as Shaz in the West Auckland community …

Happyzine’s transitioning into a Pay-What-You-Can-Afford good news service

Kia Ora,
I’m Charlotte Squire, founder and Editor of www.happyzine.co.nz – the positive news website of Aotearoa and it’s a pleasure to be talking to you today.
I love sharing inspiring, hopebuilding news with you.  I love …

Bluebridge passengers to surf while they sail – for free

Media release
For immediate release
Tuesday 29 January 2013
BLUEBRIDGE PASSENGERS TO SURF WHILE THEY SAIL – FOR FREE
Passengers crossing Cook Strait on Bluebridge ferries can plan their holiday itinerary, post Facebook updates, tweet, email, shop and surf …

Calling supporters for 2013 Red Puppy Appeal

Get involved and fundraise to help train more guide dogs

Calling supporters for 2013 Red Puppy Appeal
 
On April 5 and 6 this year, the Royal New Zealand Foundation of the Blind (RNZFB) needs a brigade of …

Messing About On The River

By Steve Carter
Spring has sprung and it signals the end of what many have described as our toughest winter.
Aftershocks may be decreasing in frequency and intensity but it is now that the tiredness has begun …

Classifieds 18th December 2010

Clean Earth Soap Gift Box… The perfect gift for friends and family. Our luxurious olive oil soap gift box contains the following: 3 different soap bars from our range, a hand felted soap bar, and …

The next ten people to join Club Happyzine shall receive three packs each of Eatright Organic Dried Apples. Yum! And Yes!

Check em out!
They’re Organic Dried Apples.  They’re preservative and sulphite free, with no added sugar.  They’re dried low and slow to preserve the natural health benefits, and to top it off they’re certified organic.
They have …

2013 Kiwi Diary article: Boosting creativity is the key – by Sir Paul Callaghan

There is nothing like being at the start of a calendar year to have a sense of optimism, opportunity, the chance to reset and embrace any ol’ thang from last year that you wish you’d …

Urban Pantry Bring Garden DIY to the ‘Burbs of Auckland

We’re launching an ‘Urban Garden DIY’ workshop series
This is a quick extra Urban Pantry update to let you know that Urban Pantry, in collaboration with Tangleball, is launching an ‘Urban Garden DIY’ workshop series, to …

Hemp, Wool and Eco-friendly Fabrics, Plus Recycled Materials Feature at the Starfish NZ Fashion Show

Happyzine writer Claire Chateau Checks Out the Starfish NZ Fashion show
A month ago, I dragged my four kids to Auckland for some cultural time and a bit of a city splurge.  My children, used to …

Ageing with Positivity and Mindfulness by Grace Deathridge

I recently had the good fortune of reaching the milestone age of 40 and although this is still a relatively young age (if you were to ask a ninety year old) the age I’ve turned …

World cities take lead on climate action

Gland, Switzerland - The finalists for WWF’s Earth Hour City Challenge (EHCC) have been announced with a diverse cross-section of cities recognized for their innovative actions on climate change.
The 17 finalists were selected from 66 entrants …

Sustainable backyards in Tauranga features Big Dessert Night for Earth Hour

MEDIA RELEASE – Sustainable Backyards
Envirohub BOP (previously Tauranga Environment Centre) is gearing for Sustainable Backyards this March – a month long Calendar of Events to celebrate and support the fantastic range of local environmental initiatives …

Check out: the big swell.com

 
At the big swell, we say healthy Mothers grow healthy families.
We say that Mothers are the change agents for a better world.
We say less synthetics, less chemicals, less consumerism, less political correctness and less judgment!
We …

Happyzine’s transitioning into a Pay-What-You-Can-Afford good news service

Kia Ora,
I’m Charlotte Squire, founder and Editor of www.happyzine.co.nz – the positive news website of Aotearoa and it’s a pleasure to be talking to you today.
I love sharing inspiring, hopebuilding news with you.  I love …

Windy times with raw – by raw foodie Sarah lea

Lovin’ life raw allows me to walk my talk about the environment, but I got more than I bargained for living with wind power. The non-stop media chatter about cows and the amount of methane …

Urban community gardening – how a group of friends made it their success story

Grace Deathridge writes for Happyzine (having discovered it when she lived in New Zealand) as an Intern, and lives in the UK. In this article Grace and her new-found friends transport a neglected urban plot …

Winter stillness in Golden Bay – Lazy days at a Paton’s Rock bach

By Charlotte Squire
Local Good News/Golden Bay
You are cordially invited to play Beatles ‘soundtrack’ whilst reading

Exciting!  We’re going on holiday!  Admittedly we’re not going far, and we only have twenty four hours, but it’s a holiday …

Biodigest this!

The Motueka Community Gardens hosted a biodigester workshop attended by more than 50 people over the weekend.

 
Biodigestion is a way of using the natural gas from green waste, and down at the gardens we will …

Turning dreams into reality – Part 2 – How a clear, detailed vision will help you get there, by Simon Jones

Kia Ora!   Last time I talked about how all that we experienced as young ‘uns still has a strong unconscious influence on our lives in the present. In order to turn one’s dream into a …

2013 Kiwi Diary article: Boosting creativity is the key – by Sir Paul Callaghan

There is nothing like being at the start of a calendar year to have a sense of optimism, opportunity, the chance to reset and embrace any ol’ thang from last year that you wish you’d …

Book release: Forty Days of Yoga

Media Release: February 5, 2013
How to make yoga an integrated part of your every day life
NZ book just released: ‘Forty Days of Yoga – Breaking down the barriers to a home yoga practice’
By Kara-Leah Grant, …

Wellington CANSURVIVE Dragon-boat team continue to thrive both on and off the water

Wellington CANSURVIVE Dragon-boat Team
Joyce Elwood-Smith
Team banners flutter in the warm light breeze, it’s a beautiful sunny Wellington day and on the harbour dragon-boaters are out in force paddling for dear life putting their all into …

Do A Little, Gain A Lot – Spotlight on Brett Goodchild

The ‘Do A Little, Gain A Lot’ Community Action Spotlight this week is shining on Brett Goodchild from Auckland. Brett is a volunteer with various groups, and recently got involved with the Conservation Volunteers program …

Choppy waters usually preferred!

Waka Ama are sport and casual recreation for all ages, for both men and women, its a whanau sport that has been growing in numbers across Aotearoa. At the moment you may be able to …

Ngai Tahu Treaty Festival, Onuku Marae, Wednesday 6 February

Ngai Tahu
Ngai Tahu Treaty Festival, Onuku Marae, Wednesday 6 February
This year Onuku Runanga is hosting the annual ‘Ngai Tahu Treaty Festival’ at Onuku Marae, Akaroa.
Discussion on the current review of the New Zealand Constitution, environmental …

Official WOMAD 2013 Line Up Announced

THE GOLDEN VOICE OF AFRICA JOINS  JAZZ MAESTRO & REGGAE SUPERSTAR
THREE DAYS & MORE THAN 200 REASONS TO GO
Festival features over 200 performers from 21 countries on seven stages
new offerings this year include the Human …

Book review: The Great Kiwi Motorhome Guide

The Great Kiwi Motorhome Guide – Exploring New Zealand by Campervan or Motorhome - By Jill Malcolm and Bill Savidon
Review by Charlotte Squire
Ok, this book isn’t exactly ‘green’, and I usually review books and other products …

The World is Your Canvas – Karamea’s Rongo Backpackers Where Self-Sufficiency Meets Creativity

Article by By Kathleen Anderson Freelance Writer
Paul Murray is a self-realized artist.  He has invested his whole life and soul in his current work: The LivinginPeace Project, which aims to combine the …

Help grow NZ Fairtrade universities, sign the petition!

Fair Trade Universities are sweeping the country, doubling in number in the last 12 months. This means that many of the products on these universities are now ethically sourced. This September two overarching university organisations …

Become a Spy … er Good News Researcher for Happyzine

There’s good news going down everywhere, at all hours of the day, in every community of this pretty country we call Aotearoa.  We want in on the action.
Join our team of change-makers and help New …

Festival for the Future: A Reflection

As I sit here writing this blog entry I can’t help but feel hopeful.  Not only about my own future, but a collective and progressive one for all New Zealander’s and the rest of the …

Good Energy Taxi catches good deeds on camera

Mercury Energy Communications
MEDIA RELEASE
                   
Good Energy Taxi catches good deeds on camera
 
Wednesday, 20 June 2012
Mercury Energy is once again celebrating the good energy of Kiwis by sending the world’s first Good Energy-powered taxi out on …

No need to rush

There are times when procrastinating might be a good idea. Not because you are avoiding doing something – though we are all guilty of that at times. But it can be useful when we are …

Wind Power, Zero Energy Homes, Power Conservation and Local Production Hailed As A Great Mix in New Zealand Green Energy Challenge

Rather than choosing one answer to New Zealand’s increasing demand for power, a group of energy experts on the judges panel for the green energy design challenge ‘Wild Energy’ have ruled that a cluster of …

Eat More Energy the Raw Food Course starts today and you’re welcome to join us.

Eat More Energy – the online raw food course lead by Happyzine writer Sarah Lea kicks off today in a private facebook forum.
The course takes participants from all over the world through a myriad of …

Young filmmakers challenged to film and shape Auckland’s future

Media release – Auckland Council

11 February 2013

Make Auckland’s future a feature – challenge to young filmmakers
 
Young filmmakers are being challenged to create a three-minute video, on the subject of Auckland’s future, in just 14 days.

The …