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Intern for Happyzine – Term Two of the Kiwi School Year!

December 30, 2011 – 9:18 pm | 3 Comments

Gain valuable experience writing or sub-editing for New Zealand’s good news website.
Applications are invited for the positions of Intern-Writers and Intern-Sub Editors for Term 2 (Monday 23 April – Friday 29 June) of the 2012 …

The benefits of doing nothing and taking time out for yourself these holidays – by Joel Le Blanc

December 30, 2011 – 6:47 pm |

The holidays are a strange season. The very word implies that people are doing just that — holidaying. However, if you are like many others, you probably end up busier and more stressed out during …

Happyzine Positive Writing Course kicks off in the New Year

December 28, 2011 – 11:27 am | One Comment

Hi there,
This is Charlotte Squire, from www.happyzine.co.nz  (based in Golden Bay).
It’s a bit short notice, but I’m running an online Happyzine Positive Writing Course in the New Year.  Free-lance writing can be a superb way …

Editor’s Pick: Goodies of 2011

December 26, 2011 – 9:04 pm |

As we head towards 2012 I couldn’t resist doing a ‘fly-by’ of this year’s amazing collection of positive news articles.  Some stood out for me personally as incredibly heart-warming and touching.  So here they are, …

Merry Christmas/Happy Solstice!

December 25, 2011 – 10:35 am |

Where ever you are, what ever you’re doing, wising you a happy, joyous, loving day.
Take care of yourself, and your loved ones and remember to have some good old fashioned fun!
 
Love Charlotte.

Yellow cards assist communication with hearing impaired people

December 23, 2011 – 8:52 am |

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, …

Unpackit Packaging Awards: Nominate bad packaging to win a good-looking shopping bag

December 21, 2011 – 4:38 pm |

Wanaka Wastebusters
Nominate bad packaging to win a good-looking shopping bag
Sick of bringing home plastic shopping bags filled with bad packaging? Do something about it by nominating the packaging that bugs you most for the Unpackit …

All I Want For Christmas!

December 21, 2011 – 9:59 am |

By Joyce Elwood-Smith
I love Christmas, it can mean many different things to different people.  To Christians it is a special time to celebrate the birth of Christ, to attend church and enjoy singing Christmas carols. …

NZ Walking and Cycling Conference to be held in Hastings

December 21, 2011 – 9:35 am |

CAN
2 Walk and Cycle Conference- register now!
The first ever joint NZ Walking and Cycling conference will be held from 22-24 February 2012 in Hastings. Over 70 speakers will be presenting – registration forms and a …

New research shows cyclists have lower exposure to air pollutants

December 20, 2011 – 9:09 pm |

CAN
NZTA have released a new report from a project designed to “assess the comparative risk associated with exposure to traffic pollution when travelling via different transport modes in New Zealand cities”.
The good news for cyclists …

Introducing www.growtogether.org.nz

December 20, 2011 – 8:35 pm | 4 Comments

Imagine a New Zealand where everyone has plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables, people’s health is greatly improved and our communities are stronger and more prosperous.
That’s the vision behind a new website launched in December …

NZ Gardener Celebrates Nation’s Green Heroes

December 19, 2011 – 6:16 pm |

A young Ashburton mum who founded an initiative to help struggling families grow their own fruit and vege has been named as the supreme winner of NZ Gardener 2011 Gardener of the Year Awards, announced …

The Kiwi Diary 2012: A year-long celebration of Kiwi culture and creativity

December 18, 2011 – 11:50 am | 2 Comments

Media Release
16 December 2011
For immediate release
 
THE KIWI DIARY 2012: A year-long celebration of Kiwi culture and creativity
 
They’re back!  Freda Wells and Annabel Wilson, the two friends behind The Kiwi Diary, are happily delivering design-led style and …

Auckland Changemakers Convention

December 18, 2011 – 11:32 am |

Auckland Changemakers Convention
Friday February 10th, 10am till 6pm, Bruce Mason Centre, Takapuna
 
The ReGeneration Trust invites you to join us for a day of inspiring, entertaining and thought provoking presentations from leading New Zealand changemakers. As …

Celebrating 50 years of Friendship with Samoa on samoa2012.co.nz

December 15, 2011 – 5:56 pm |

Release sent on behalf of the Pacific Cooperation Foundation***
 
Media Release
 
14 December 2011
 
For immediate release
 
Celebrating 50 years of Friendship with Samoa on samoa2012.co.nz
 
2012 marks both the 50th anniversary of Samoa’s independence and the 50th anniversary …

Keep it local this Christmas!

December 13, 2011 – 1:37 pm |

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 …

Pop Up Picnic Rocks Lake Hawea and Sets Sights On The Glacier

December 13, 2011 – 1:32 pm |

Media Release
13th November 2011
For Immediate Release
Annabel Wilson
Drawn by the mystique of a boutique festival which promised to ‘Pop Up’ at the edge of Lake Hawea last Sunday, over 100 picnickers enjoyed an afternoon of art, live poetry, soulful …

Review: Te Mania Sauvignon Blanc 2011

December 12, 2011 – 7:51 pm |

By Charlotte Squire
Fancy a drop of sumptuous, certified organic Te Mania Sauvignon Blanc 2011?  I enjoyed a glass just recently, because, well, I’m really lucky.  As I was enjoying mine, I tried really hard not …

The National Foundation for the Deaf congratulates New Zealand’s first profoundly deaf MP

December 12, 2011 – 7:45 pm | One Comment

12 December 2011
The National Foundation for the Deaf congratulates New Zealand’s first profoundly deaf MP
The National Foundation for the Deaf warmly congratulates the Green Party’s Mojo Mathers on becoming New Zealand’s first profoundly deaf Member …

Tides Training for women

December 12, 2011 – 7:39 pm |

Tides Training for women
This is a powerful experiential program for any woman with an interest in rites of passage, transition and life stages. This is also the way to become more involved with the facilitation …

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