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Public art ideas for vacant commercial space in Wellington are being sought by this week by the agency Urban Dream Brokerage, established this year by public art programme Letting Space.
Funded by the Wellington City Council’s …

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Positive steps forward for New Zealand’s at-risk seabirds

April 26, 2013 – 3:46 pm |

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

April 26, 2013 – 3:25 pm |

 
 
 
 
 
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

April 25, 2013 – 9:40 am |

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

April 24, 2013 – 1:26 pm |

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

April 24, 2013 – 1:25 pm |

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

April 23, 2013 – 2:34 pm |

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

April 23, 2013 – 2:28 pm |

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

April 19, 2013 – 12:44 pm |

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’

April 19, 2013 – 11:48 am |

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

April 19, 2013 – 11:45 am |

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

April 19, 2013 – 11:34 am |

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!

April 18, 2013 – 2:40 pm |

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

April 18, 2013 – 2:33 pm |

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

April 16, 2013 – 8:02 am |

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

April 15, 2013 – 5:49 pm |

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

April 15, 2013 – 5:47 pm |

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

April 14, 2013 – 2:53 pm |

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

April 13, 2013 – 6:23 pm |

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

April 11, 2013 – 6:28 pm |

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

April 11, 2013 – 6:18 pm |

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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