Article Archive for November 2011
Literary Sandpit for kids to enjoy and win
Literary Sandpit for kids to enjoy and win
The Arts Foundation has teamed up with Arrow International to produce a Literary Sandpit for the community to enjoy for the duration of the Wynyard Quarter Arts …
Go Kiwi Youth! New Zealand Youth Delegation Contribute to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change
UNFCCC Negotiations Begin In Durban
Durban, South Africa (28/11/12) –
The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) negotiations begun today with over 20,000 delegates converging on the International Conference Centre in Durban, South Africa.
This year’s …
Check Out Award Winning Kiwi Kid’s Music Composer Levity Beet and Win His Music!
Original Kiwi kid’s music is kinda hard to come by, but Golden Bay based Levity Beet is passionate about his craft so he makes up for it with some seriously inspiring high quality music that …
WWF: Durban Talks An Opportunity to Move Beyond Political Posturing
Time to re-write the story.
Durban, South Africa: The United Nations climate change talks starting today present a unique opportunity for leaders of the world to move beyond political posturing and lay the foundations for an …
Ekodo: Climate Islands
By Sean Weaver
Palm fronds rustled in the breeze sounding like distant applause. Below, a tense village meeting was unfolding. The lapping of waves signified something different ever since the high tide came and stole the …
Pukeko Streaks Home in Bird of the Year Poll
Friday, November 25, 2011 – Wellington
Forest & Bird media release for immediate use
Pukeko streaks home in Bird of the Year poll
The swamp-loving pukeko has won Forest & Bird’s annual Bird of the Year election.
It won …
Jonah Lomu Becomes New Ambassador for UNICEF NZ
UNICEF NZ (UN Children’s Fund)
Media Release
22 November, 2011
Jonah Lomu Becomes New Ambassador for UNICEF NZ
- www.inspiredgifts.org.nz –
Rugby legend Jonah Lomu has taken on an important new role as Ambassador for UNICEF NZ (UN …
Water Decision Good for Waitaki Environment
Forest & Bird media release for immediate use
Water decision good for Waitaki environment
Forest & Bird today welcomed the decision by Environment Canterbury (ECan) to decline nine irrigation and water take consents in the Upper Waitaki …
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 – …
What I’m Doing this Car Free Sunday – 27th November – by Brittany Packer
A How-To-Blog by Brittany Packer on the fun, fulfilling and feng- shui –ing art of Re-decorating.
This Car- Free day I am going to spend the morning changing around my room! You can too! Depending on …
Letter to Editor: Volunteer regional field coordinators wanted for 350.org.nz!
Hey there,
My name is Rachel and I’m a 350 Aotearoa volunteer currently focussing on establishing regional groups throughout the country to build the climate movement. We would really love your energy and your help!
We’re rolling …
Outback Growth Goes Green
Released: 18 November 2011
MEDIA RELEASE
OUTBACK GROWTH GOES GREEN
Roma in western Queensland has staked a claim in the increasingly sophisticated field of environmentally sustainable development.
Clearview Rise, by the Urban Land Development Authority, has today (18 November …
Go Car Free for Tauranga this Sunday the 27th November
Join the facebook page: Ode to Tauranga: Three Car Free Days Before 31st December, 2011
Fancy a local street picnic this Sunday? Or perhaps a quality day at home with the family or friends. What ever …
Natural Dog Shampoo Bar for Dogs (That Repels Fleas and Leaves a Shiny Coat)
Review by Charlotte Squire
Recently I visited the local vet clinic to talk fleas. My Golden Retriever had caught them from a cat (a lovely cat, so I shall not curse him) and I was on …
Wellington: Save the Basin! Public Protest Thursday 24 November 5.30-6pm
Save the Basin
Public Protest
Thursday 24 November
5.30-6pm
from Willemijn Vermaat
Just before elections you have another chance to protest against the roading plans through MT Victoria and Haitaitai, and the flyover along the basin. The protest is self-directed, …
Get Lush ‘n Clean With All-Natural, Simply Made Source Living Soaps
My friend’s Devonshire mother says the bathroom should be the girl’s shrine. She recommends a big bowl of soaps and oils and fizz bombs on hand at all time so that the bathing experience goes …
White Ribbon Ride Begins in Aotearoa
Date 19 Nov 2011
White Ribbon Ride
The White Ribbon Ride against violence to women begins today and travels to over 80 communities with events in each location. The ride began in 2009 and for the first time …
Soothing, Healing Witch-hazel – by Tricia Curtis
It’s a funny shrub, my hamamelis virginiana. The skinny branches arch up in an ungainly manner, reminding me of an awkward teenager. No longer a cute little kid and not yet a robust and fully …
Save the Children’s Hear Our Voices Values Exchange Shows Interesting Insights
18 November 2011
Seen and not heard?
On Universal Children’s Day Save the Children says things must change
Save the Children’s Hear Our Voices Values Exchange is an online platform that gives young people a chance to have …
New Jobs Website for Do-Gooders
The recently launched website Do Good Jobs (dogoodjobs.co.nz) is a new ethical online jobs board. It aims to link passionate, talented, “do-gooders” with job vacancies in New Zealand that create social and environmental change – …
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