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Record Earth Hour participation with one day to go

March 30, 2012 – 4:13 pm |

MEDIA RELEASE
30 MARCH 2012

RECORD EARTH HOUR PARTICIPATION WITH ONE DAY TO GO

With one day to go until the biggest ever Earth Hour, a record 147 countries and territories are preparing to send a united message …

Rethinking Recycling – Auckland’s ‘Lovenotes’ – by Jess O’Connor

March 30, 2012 – 10:27 am | 2 Comments

Amanda Judd, creator & founder of Lovenotes, is taking paper recycling to a whole new level. Have you ever wondered what happens to paper after it hits the recycle bin? Where does it go? What …

Turns out big business CAN equal green business

March 29, 2012 – 3:59 pm |

By Charissa Kavermann
When looking around my own community to find out about what it had to offer in the green design department, I didn’t think it would be the biggest building on the block.
Previously when …

WWF’s Bay of Plenty fund opens to help environmental restoration post Rena

March 29, 2012 – 1:29 pm |

WWF-New Zealand media release – for immediate release                       
 
29 March 2012
 
 
WWF’s Bay of Plenty fund opens to help environmental restoration post Rena disaster
 
As Tauranga gets set to lead New Zealand’s Earth Hour celebrations this …

NZ Film Commission gets behind the next generation of Filmmakers (and changemakers)

March 28, 2012 – 5:33 pm |

MEDIA RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Wednesday 28th March 2012
 

 
NZ FILM COMMISSION GETS BEHIND THE NEXT GENERATION OF FILMMAKERS

 
The New Zealand Film Commission is getting behind the Inspiring Stories Trust to help aspiring young filmmakers …

Cacao “food of the Gods” + Raw easter egg recipe. By raw foodie Sarah Lea

March 27, 2012 – 7:15 pm | 7 Comments

Sarah Lea
I’ve found my secret key to the universe.  Cacao. The food of the Gods and the food of Sarah Lea. Not only does it keep my mind focused (usually on eating more cacao), clear …

The Waka of Love docks at Scots College this Saturday

March 26, 2012 – 4:03 pm |

The Waka of Love docks at Scots College this Saturday – Scotts College
On Saturday 31st March the mighty Waka of Love will disembark at Scots College in Strathmore.  The musical theatre production is the brainchild …

Bhutanese community come together in first national gathering in Christchurch

March 26, 2012 – 3:30 pm |

Bhutanese Society of Nelson, NZ Inc
Maintaining their cultural identity, raising occupational skills and helping Bhutanese women get their drivers’ licence are just some of the issues discussed at the first joint meeting of the Bhutanese …

Chris Liddell to speak at Brook Waimarama Sanctuary.

March 26, 2012 – 3:25 pm | 2 Comments

New Zealand is positioned to take a lead on global environmental issues, according to former Microsoft CFO Chris Liddell who is addressing business leaders in Nelson this week.Liddell is speaking to the Institute of Directors …

Check out: the big swell.com

March 26, 2012 – 11:24 am |

 
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 …

Sustainable business sponsorship opportunities for weekly Christchurch good-news column

March 26, 2012 – 11:18 am |

We want to document and share the inspiring stories of the innovative, inspiring and brave people and stories behind the Christchurch re-build.  Good news is happening every day in Christchurch and the stories deserve to …

Fairtrade Organic Kokako – Rangatira and Aotea Coffee and Purely Intense Drinking Chocolate – Feels good on all levels

March 24, 2012 – 6:04 pm | 2 Comments

 
Ok I’ve said it once and I’ll say it again, I’m a sucker for Fairtrade or certified organic foods and beverages.  It just seems to make them taste nicer.  Yes, it’s an area where I …

What’s the deal with mood swings? Paul Smetana

March 24, 2012 – 5:30 pm | 3 Comments

Now here’s a funny thing!  Here I am, one moment feeling all good and chirpy, and in the next, I’m in the armpit of despair. This keeps on happening, not the armpit, the despair.
Even though …

The Biological Business Model – Sustaining Profit, People and Planet

March 23, 2012 – 7:57 pm | 2 Comments

With Dr Elisabet Sahtouris
Conscious Capitalism and the Biological Business Model.
When you break it down, everything in life follows biological systems and the evolution of these living systems. Even businesses: from what works to what doesnt, …

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

March 23, 2012 – 7:37 pm |

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 …

Running a sustainable business? Reach your target market, easy peasy, on Happyzine

March 23, 2012 – 11:12 am |

It’s a win-win really.  Reach the perfect Kiwi demographic by sponsoring a weekly good news column on Happyzine – the environmentally and socially responsible positive news website.   
Hi I’m Charlotte Squire, founder and Editor of …

Forest & Bird congratulates PM on Denniston decision

March 22, 2012 – 8:41 pm |

Forest & Bird today congratulated the Prime Minister for publicly confirming that New Zealanders will get a say in the access approval by the Department of Conservation for Bathurst Resources to build an open-cast coal …

Wanaka Wastebuster’s new advice service targets packaging waste

March 22, 2012 – 8:33 pm |

Advice service targets packaging waste – Wanaka Wastebusters

Packaging waste figures released this week by the Packaging Council show that a new Smartpackaging Advice service for businesses launched today is timely and needed.
Each New Zealander throws …

Nelson duo launch ‘Wellbeing World’ Online

March 22, 2012 – 8:25 pm |

Sue Fuller
Wellbeing World Online – a new online store based here in Nelson.  Wellbeing World Online retail audio classes to boost general levels of health and vitality and promote spiritual and personal growth.
Wellbeing World Online …

Introducing Sarah Lea – Raw Foodie

March 21, 2012 – 6:23 pm | 15 Comments

Sarah Lea is the new raw food blogger for Happyzine.  Here she introduces herself in the typical high energy fashion of Sarah Lea.

The ludicrous thought that I may starve myself had me roaring! Friends and …

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