Article Archive for April 2013
Positive steps forward for New Zealand’s at-risk seabirds
A new government plan to help save New Zealand’s seabirds has been welcomed as a positive first step that will now need to be translated into “on the water gains” by global conservation organisation WWF.
Primary …
Fair Trade Fortnight: 4th — 19th May 2013
Fairtrade Karma; Buy Fairtrade and Good Things Will Happen
Fair Trade Fortnight (4th — 19th May 2013) is a nationwide celebration of the difference that choosing fair makes for millions of farmers in developing countries. The …
Waitakere locals go ‘Up the Creek’ at film premiere
MEDIA RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Community Waitakare
Waitakere locals go ‘Up the Creek’ at film premiere
It was a popcorn and laughter-filled Friday night at the movies as actors and Waitakere locals ‘walked the red carpet’ for …
Local Businesses Challenged to Increase Autism Awareness
MEDIA RELEASE: Wellington: Local eco-entrepreneur Lindsay Cowley has put out the challenge to Wellington businesses to help increase awareness and donations for the Autism Intervention Trust during April, Autism Awareness Month.
Cowley, owner of Kula Wellness, an eco-product …
Realising Urban Dream in Vacant Sites
Wellington inner city properties are being reactivated through the Urban Dream Brokerage, a pilot project funded by the Wellington City Council to broker the use of vacant space by artists and the creative industries.
The People’s …
Eco-dream comes alive in Nelson
Jacquetta Bell
A group of Nelson people is taking a positive move that they say is bringing them great lifestyle benefits, as the opportunity to make a positive contribution to the future of the planet.
Six families …
Unleash your fashion design passion and get wooley at the Alexandra Blossom Festival
MEDIA Release:
WoolOn is the gala event of the Alexandra Blossom Festival – a celebration of creativity and design that celebrates Wool as a fashion fibre.
New Zealand and international designers compete for the supreme award presented …
Love is the winner
Love is the winner – NZ Green Party
Today is a momentous day in our political history that sends a strong message from Parliament about equality and the right to live free from discrimination, the Green …
UNICEF Calls for Young New Zealanders to ‘Be the Change’
UNICEF NZ (UN Children’s Fund)
Media Release
Friday 19 April, 2013
UNICEF Calls for Young New Zealanders to ‘Be the Change’
UNICEF NZ (UN Children’s Fund) is offering 45 young people from across New Zealand the unique opportunity to …
Green roofs under the spotlight at Canterbury University
UC researchers produce findings of green planted-roof pilot study
April 18, 2013
The University of Canterbury (UC) is investigating the benefits of green planted-roofs for the New Zealand built-environment.
Initial findings into a year-long UC ecological pilot study …
Snap freerange and faritrade with the conscious consumers photo comp
Put your creativity to good use! Get out your cameras, your phones and showcase the ethical & sustainable NZ you love by entering the Conscious Consumers photography competition.
Snap a pic of your master freerange brekkie …
Our Green Roadie – 50 Kiwis living and working green – out now!
Our Green Roadie, a documentary about 50 NZ people and businesses who live and work in ‘green’ ways is out on DVD.
PLEASE put this out on your FB page. We’re a Mum and son (aged …
Smart farming helps safeguard against drought
Media Release
18 April 2013
SMART FARMING HELPS SAFEGUARD AGAINST DROUGHT
The Carbon Farming Group has launched three videos online highlighting smart farming methods, designed to help farmers improve efficiency and productivity and better manage extreme weather conditions, …
Ekodo Retreat
Golden Bay, July 2013
A four day retreat to explore compassionate environmental action from a Zen perspective. Meditation, Dharma talks and workshops focusing on the following themes:
- Acting from a place of stillness.
- Turning our heart-minds …
Meet Caine: the boy who loves to play with cardboard
This is the story of 9 year old Caine, who spent his summer building an elaborate cardboard arcade inside his dad’s used auto part store, and a community that came together to make his day. …
Foodstuffs getting seriously positive about packaging
Foodstuffs ask store owners – stop selling veggies on meat-trays
Foodstuffs have announced major changes to the way they procure packaging, including moving towards 100% kerbside recyclable packaging for both produce and private label in future …
Akaroa marine reserve approved
Sunday, 14 April 2013, 1:34 pm
Press Release: New Zealand Government
Hon Dr Nick Smith
Minister of Conservation
14 April 2013
Media Statement
Akaroa marine reserve approved
A new marine reserve in Akaroa Harbour has been approved by Conservation Minister …
New Australian Children’s Commissioner highlights importance of listening to children
Children’s Commissioner outlines key priorities as she begins her new role.
On her first day at the Australian Human Rights Commission, the incoming National Children’s Commissioner, Ms Megan Mitchell, has stated her desire to ensure children’s …
UC research looks at peoples’ responses to generous actions
UC research looks at peoples’ responses to generous actions
April 8, 2013
A University of Canterbury (UC) researcher is investigating how people respond to self-serving generosity in areas such as the hospitality industry.
UC economics and finance masters …
Thousands of Kiwis show their love for DOC
Thousands of Kiwis show their love for DOC
Messages of support from thousands of New Zealanders are being stuck onto Department of Conservation office windows across the country, as part of a national Love DOC Day …
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