Article Archive for September 2012
New York here we come: Media Design School alumni to represent NZ in NYC
For immediate relase
Auckland, 27 September 2012: Media Design School graduate Hayley O’Connor aka Hayley Heartbreak will travel to New York to see her illustration projected into Times Square as part of a promotional campaign for …
Rena: One year on. New WWF funds for penguins and wetlands
WWF-New Zealand media release – for immediate release
WWF-New Zealand is marking next week’s first anniversary of the Rena shipping disaster by announcing its support for two important projects to help with the continuing work to …
Nominate an inspiring Kiwi, now!
MEDIA RELEASE
26 September 2012 – for immediate release
Deadline looming for nominating an inspirational Kiwi!
The deadline for the open invitation to all New Zealanders to nominate in the Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year Awards 2012 …
Top 10 Happy foods – Number 8 – Leafy Green Veggies
by Tyson Hammond
Eating to feel good is something easy we can do to help our body and mind feel content and enjoy our lives a little more. Staying physically healthy is an essential part of …
Awards shine light on energy-saving innovator
Media Release – for immediate release
Kudos finalist Nihal Kularatna is out to curb the appetite of our power-hungry electronics.
As a child in Sri Lanka, Nihal Kularatna was intrigued by the simple switch system controlling flashing …
Sustainable energy project is the Brightest Spark
HUTT CITY COUNCIL NEWS RELEASE
26 September 2012
Sustainable energy project is the Brightest Spark
A project to make wind and solar power possible for local schools is the winning entry in council’s Bright Sparks competition.
Called the Dunamis …
Check out: Certificate in Sustainable Practice and Permaculture Design – Raglan
Time: April 13, 2013 to October 13, 2013
Location: Solscape Eco Retreat, Raglan
Organized By: Margaret Kwok
Event Description:
Are you interested in the relationships between people and the earth – including its ecosystems and resources?This is an action …
Te piki maunga – Climbing mountains
With each new place I live in from Manukau down to Dunedin, to Whangarei, and now Nelson, I have been drawn to climb the nearest local puke or maunga (hills or mountains) of the region. …
Raw food: Bit on the side by Sarah Lea
I love having a bit on the side. And so it seems do others. It took me a while to get there but I feel rather saucy. Making extra condiments that only last a few …
Christchurch: The little organic shop the community bought
by Steve Carter
Local Good News/Christchurch
What do you do if you are told the shop you are managing is to be put up for sale? Well, you convince your whole town to chip in to buy …
Anna Hutchinson to live on $2.25 a day
PRESS RELEASE: Live Below the Line
Actress Anna Hutchinson will be living below the poverty line for 5 days this week to raise funds and awareness for the P3 Foundation. The Auckland-based actress, well known for …
Do A Little, Gain A Lot – #alittlealot
by Sam Rye, Keep New Zealand Beautiful & Conservation Volunteers
How can we create a thriving country?
It’s a question we’ve often asked ourselves at Conservation Volunteers and Keep New Zealand Beautiful. This year, we decided to …
Keep New Zealand Beautiful Week Wraps Up
by Sam Rye, Keep New Zealand Beautiful
What an amazing feeling it is to wrap up Keep New Zealand Beautiful Week, with over 24’000 bags of litter pulled from the beaches, streets, school yards & roadsides …
Sophia’s going to the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Qatar and you can help her get there!
By Amelia from DoGoodJobs
Sofia Robinson is one of five lucky young people selected to represent New Zealand youth at this year’s United Nations Climate Change Conference in Qatar. Sofia is a motivated chick who will go …
Catch an Early Bird Ticket to Luminate 2013!
PRESS RELEASE: For immediate release 17/09/12
Contact: jules harper – [email protected]
Catch an Early Bird Ticket to Luminate 2013!
Luminate Festival, 30th January -6th February 2013, Canaan Downs, Takaka Hill, New Zealand.
Luminate is an earth-friendly festival of music, …
Natural Remedy: How to sooth your baby’s tummy with reflexology
By Shanti Burgess, Reflexologist and Herbalist
Q: My three month old won’t stop crying and I think she’s got a sore tummy, I’ve tried everything and I can’t work out how to sooth her tummy, got …
Opportunity for Senior New Zealanders to be recognised and rewarded
Opportunity for Senior New Zealanders to be recognised and rewarded
Nominations are being sought from around the country for the Countdown Senior New Zealander of the year as part of the New Zealander of the Year …
Keep New Zealand Beautiful – reporting in from Dunedin
Hi Charlotte
I thought I’d write to you about our Keep NZ Beautiful Week (and Conservation Week) event down here in Dunedin.
The Coastal Clean-Up Dunedin went well on Sunday 16th September , the weather was great …
Keep New Zealand Beautiful Week in full swing!
What action have you been taking to keep your neighborhood beautiful?
By Sam Rye
We arrived into the office this week to a stream of messages, blogs, tweets, Facebook posts, photos and emails about people taking action …
120 businesses and innovators come together for Auckland’s ‘Sustainable City’
Media Release 17 September
Suzanne McNamara
Visitors can take a tour through a sustainable pop-up city to view and interact with the latest designs, products and technology at the Sustainable City Showcase on 22-24 November at The …
What our visitors are saying…