Article Archive for June 2014
Project Twin Streams Glen Eden | Matariki Planting Day
Matariki is the Māori name for the small cluster of stars in the Taurus constellation that rise during the New Zealand winter. Matariki has always been an important time in the Māori calendar. For early …
Move from blogger to paid author with Serena Star Leonard
Q. Have you ever looked at a part of your life and thought, “I should write a book!”?
Q. Are you an expert at something that would benefit other people?
Q. Do you have an important message …
Taking the light road to a cooler future
Pale surfaces may pave the way to a cooler future for our cities, with a new City of Sydney trial exploring the potential for light-coloured pavement to reduce temperatures in surrounding areas.
The ‘urban heat island …
EPA rejects application for mining off southern Taranaki coast
A small victory is being celebrated by environmental groups this week with the news that the Environment Protection Authority have rejected an application to mine ironsands from the ocean floor off the coast of southern …
Student Volunteer Army planning next major campaign to help the community
June 15, 2014
University of Canterbury’s Student Volunteer Army has begun planning its next major campaign to help the community.
Next week is National Volunteer Week and Canterbury’s Student Volunteer Army are preparing for their Random Act …
Project NZ: #theBIGshift conference to launch global business innovation campaign in NZ
MEDIA RELEASE
13 June 2014
Project NZ: #theBIGshift conference to launch global business innovation campaign in New Zealand
Leading international business innovators and entrepreneurs will gather in Auckland in September for the launch of a new global business …
MANA WAHINE – A JOURNEY OF STRENGTH!
Okareka Dance Company presents
MANA WAHINE
Having already proven themselves as one of New Zealand’s most dynamic companies on a national level through their critically acclaimed tours of Tama Ma (2009), Nga Hau E Wha (2011) and …
‘Geoff Sewell’s music miracle’
From the originally published article in Women’s Weekly ‘Geoff Sewell’s music miracle‘ by Donna Fleming 7 June
The ‘Amici Forever’ founder Geoff Sewell was once told that his daughter Sienna might need to be institutionalised and …
Trial scheme to stop organic waste going to landfill
This article originally published on the NZ Herald website ‘Rubbish trial is food for thought‘ by Morgan Tait
A North Shore family of three produced 20 litres of food waste last week, and cut their rubbish …
Permablitz: seeding a resilience revolution
John Allan, an Auckland Permaculture Workshop consultant and Landscape Architect spent last weekend getting his hands dirty in an Auckland urban garden for free and for the fun of it, participating in what is known …
Speed dating for a brighter, greener future
Fancy dating your local landscape architect or horticulturist? I know I have a soft spot for knowledgeable green warriors. This City of Sydney inspired event below could be a tantalising concept to replicate in your …
Amnesty International celebrates Auckland Girls’ Grammar School – 2014 Dove Award winners
AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL
PRESS RELEASE
6 June 2014
Amnesty International celebrates Auckland Girls’ Grammar School – 2014 Dove Award winners
An Auckland Girls’ Grammar School (AGGS) group has been awarded one of Amnesty International’s most prestigious accolades, the 2014 Dove …
The Value of the Māori Language: Te Hua o Te Reo Māori
Why is language important?… Like this article points out – it allows us to access different bodies of knowledge, wisdom, ways of being and doing; a different perspective and new expression. Bringing together a deeper …
Sustainability program is making Sydney greener and cleaner – and saving money
Sydney is inspiring! According to this article 90% of sydneysiders said they wanted action on climate change; and their Mayor listened and action is what is happening. How can this be emulated in New Zealand? …
Final interest call for eco fashion event
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Final interest call for eco fashion event
The final call for designers and eco businesses considering involvements in New Zealand Eco Fashion Exposed is out. Registrations of interest for the annual eco fashion event, which has attracted …
A rave to start your day?
What gets you out of bed in the morning?
Some mornings it’s hard to get out of bed even with a 2 year old jumping up and down on my head. As the sun lights the …
The sacred activist who is not afraid of being the spark
In order to change ourselves or the world; perhaps first we must be inspired and know we are not alone?
Redwood Reider is a spoken word poet who does just this. She feels pain: the personal …
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