Article Archive for April 2014
Youth of Christchurch create unique art in the central city
The Stencil Art Project: The Youth of Christchurch Create Unique Art in the Central City
SCAPE Public Art and Westpac are working together to bring to life The Stencil Art Project in Christchurch. Young people from …
Home stretch of 2800 kilometre charity ride around the South Island for Jimmy
Jimmy Griffith has battled southerly gales, sustained two broken axles and felt the enormous generosity of kiwis during his 2800 kilometre charity cycle ride around the South Island raising awareness, and donations, for The Shortbread …
World’s Oldest Hip Hoppers Competing at NZ Hip Hop Champs
The World’s Oldest Hip Hop Dance Group: The Hip Op-eration Crew will be competing head-to-head against the top Hip Hop Mega Dance Crews from around the country on Friday 2nd May 2014.
The hip hop mega crew …
Non-native species not the bad guys in a changing eco-system
University of Canterbury, Te Whare Wananga o Waitaha
April 17, 2014
University of Canterbury researchers are investigating some positive features of animals being introduced to New Zealand.
Exotic animals are generally considered to be a major threat to …
Sydney’s bike path campaign inspires other parts of Australia
Sydney’s bike path safety campaign shared with Leichhardt, New South Wales.Sy
The City of Sydney’s program to encourage bike riders and pedestrians to co-exist safely is being extended to commuters travelling into the city centre from …
Smart Energy Challenge Projects Seek Community Pledges
Wellington City Council
15 April 2014
Over the last few months we’ve been working alongside social enterprise groups to promote community-led projects designed to reduce energy use and increase clean energy in Wellington.
The Smart Energy Challenge is …
Free hugs one man’s mission in life
Sometimes, a hug is all that we need. Free Hugs is the real life controversial story of Juan Mann, a man whose sole mission was to reach out and hug a stranger, and put a smile on …
Green living for a better way of life in Sydney
Lindsay Rowan’s bins overflowed every week until she started composting her household waste – now they’re half empty and she’s enjoying bumper harvests of fresh fruit and veggies.
Her waste problems were solved after she got …
UNICEF NZ Calls on Youth to ‘Shape Your World’ at 2014 Youth Congress
UNICEF NZ (UN Children’s Fund)
Media Release
10 April, 2014
UNICEF NZ Calls on Youth to ‘Shape Your World’ at 2014 Youth Congress
UNICEF NZ is inviting young people from across New Zealand to attend the UNICEF NZ Youth …
Get funded to make a difference with the Community Conservation Partnership Fund
Community groups urged to apply for funding
Kiwi ommunity groups are being urged to make the most of the Community Conservation Partnership Fund, which was recently launched in the region by Conservation Minister Dr Nick Smith.
The new Fund …
Conscious consumers launches new smartphone app
Over the last week, what is the most talked about New Zealand Facebook page?
Our international tourism brand -100% Pure New Zealand?
Our Grammy award winner Lorde?
The All Blacks?
No, it is the Wellington-based social enterprise Conscious Consumers, with …
Youth with disability push their boundaries in Marlborough Sounds epic kayak
For Recreate NZ, 2014 has been the summer of sea kayaking. Over the years we have run many kayaking sessions mainly during our youth camps and adventure weekends with the expert guidance by Adventure Specialties. These moments …
Cycleways project a priority for Council
Work on sections of Christchurch City Council’s Major Cycleways network will start this year, and consultation has already started with residents affected by the first of the routes.
“Council wants to build the cycleways as quickly as possible …
Breast cancer survivors win Ashburton dragon boat regatta
by Joyce Elwood-Smith
To the Wellington CanSurvive Dragon Boat team, getting the gold medal at the National Breast Cancer dragon boat regatta was a thrilling and exhilarating end to an exceptional season, a dream come true! The …
Restorative Justice continues to have an impact on reducing Crime
Research released this week from the Ministry of Justice shows recidivism rates by offenders who went through a Restorative Justice process are 12 per cent lower compared to similar offenders who did not participate.
This is …
Opinion: Windmills are things of beauty
By David Suzuki
I have a cabin on Quadra Island off the British Columbia coast that’s as close to my heart as you can imagine. From my porch you can see clear across the waters of …
Comic book series celebrates Queer and Trans people in New Zealand
A Different Kind of Story .
A new comic series that celebrates the New Zealand LGBTI (lesbian gay bisexual transgendered and intersex)/rainbow community.
Sam Orchard has been drawing since he was a little girl, and is passionate …
Check out the Auckland Writers Festival line up
For the past 14 years the Auckland Writers Festival has enriched the culture of Auckland city and established itself as a major Australasian festival, characterised not only by the calibre of their guest authors but …
New affordable housing lets workers live locally in Sydney
More than 100 workers on lower incomes will get access to high-quality, affordable housing close to city jobs following the City of Sydney’s approval of a major new housing project.
Two new apartment blocks located just …
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