Article Archive for May 2012
Positive call made for better balance between hydro-electricity and wild rivers in NZ
31 May 2012 – Wellington
Forest & Bird media release for immediate use
Protection call for non-renewable wild rivers welcomed
Independent conservation organisation Forest & Bird praised the report on wild rivers and hydro-electricity released today by the …
A memorable French experience in Auckland
By Hayley Samon, year 11 French at Kamo High School
Image: Hayley Salmon and Chad Tohu, Kamo High School, Whangarei in La Cigale, Auckland
It was a freezing Tuesday morning a few weeks back when we all …
The Dominion Post season of Magnolia Street at Downstage Theatre
Capital E National Theatre for Children presents:
The Dominion Post season of MAGNOLIA STREET
On this street you’ll discover that magnolia trees have hearts, unexpected friendships are the best kind, and 1944 can be just around the …
Unpackit Awards too close to call
Wanaka Wastebusters
Unpackit Awards too close to call
Competition in the Unpackit Awards is red hot this year, with the leaders neck in neck for both the Best and Worst Packaging Awards.
Unpackit spokesperson Gina Dempster said this …
Kidsline calls on young New Zealander’s to transform their feelings into art
Media release Kidsline
29 May 2012
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KIDSLINE CALLS ON YOUNG ARTISTS FOR BADGE DESIGN COMPETITION
Kidsline is asking young New Zealander’s to transform their feelings into art, as The Kidsline Great Big Badge Design Competition kicks off.
Today …
New scholarships to support young entrepreneurs
News Release – for immediate use
New scholarships to support young entrepreneurs
Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology will this year offer $10,000 in new scholarships to support budding young business people into tertiary study as part …
Kiwi youth call for more balanced transport budget (in their underwear, on Wellington city trains)
Youth expose Government’s unbalanced transport budget
Tuesday 29 May 2012
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Wellington public transport commuters got a surprise this morning when a group of 40 young people stripped down to their underwear on city trains to …
Asking yourself the right questions
By Dr Sarb Johal
Think of using questions as you use a good search engine – the right keywords get you to the result you want. You still have to be discriminating with the information you …
Psychodrama Workshop with Simon and Carol Parkinson-Jones – Residential Weekend
PSYCHODRAMA WORKSHOP
WITH
SIMON AND CAROL PARKINSON-JONES
RESIDENTIAL WEEKEND
at our home : 750 Mccallum Road, Takaka
Starts 7.30pm Friday 15th to Sunday 17th June, 4pm
Winter Special! $200 waged, $150 unwaged. Part Hands OK. To secure your place send deposit …
Love your sandwiches? Check out the new Keep Leaf as a waterproof, reusable bag
I received my gorgeous ‘Keep Leaf’ in the mail a few days ago. It’s quite the concept – a reusable sleeve, with natural cotton on the outside (sporting rather a gorgeous print) and durable, washable, …
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 …
Check out: Accountability Now – the brainchild of Clare Emily Williamson
My name is Clare and I run a Social Enterprise called Accountability Now in Auckland.
Accountability Now’s mission is to help businesses to become accountable for their inevitable impacts on our world through supporting partnerships with …
Golden Bay’s Ceiros Begg hits the road with sustainable fashion
Local Good News/Golden Bay
By Charlotte Squire
When Ceiros Begg was a little girl, she and her mother spent hours walking the streets of Christchurch to visit thrift shops. No shop was too far away and mother …
Christchurch: Another Galloping Gourmet by Steve Carter
Local Good News/ Christchurch
by Steve Carter
Picture the scene.
It’s been a busy day, you’re tired and you really don’t feel like cooking dinner. A takeaway beckons: cheekily, annoyingly.
You know that it’s not really the best food. …
Whangarei: For the love of cities by Claire Chateau
I must have been ten. I remember my parents getting outrageously dressed-up for a party on the theme of “we don’t have fuel but we have ideas”. The slogan, that was made popular in France …
Breaking the Fast – Raw Style – by Sarah Lea
I wake every day to a magical state of consciousness. Still dark, with a babe in arms, I’m followed to the kitchen by two frisky girls. Flinging them fruit like fish with seals, they clap …
Tune into the lighter side
By Dr Sarb Johal
Lots of things happen in our lives that we take pretty seriously. And sometimes, that is totally appropriate. But taking every little setback to heart can seriously deplete your energy.
A problem-solving state …
The secret to getting out there and exercising is getting out there and exercising
By Dr Sarb Johal
Over the last few days, I discovered that I have mislaid the charging cable for my Garmin GPS training watch somewhere. Those who know me know that I usually take quite a …
Youthtown Launches National Youth Survey
Media Release
Youthtown 23 May 2012
Youthtown Launches National Youth Survey
National youth charity Youthtown is going to the streets to find out how young people really feel about themselves and their future.
Youthtown has commissioned Point Research …
How can negative feedback ever be useful?
A short time ago, I was working with a great running coach I know in London (James Dunne) as I honed my technique. It was gratifying to note that my running style was looking much …
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