Article Archive for June 2015
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Pope Francis’s letter on the environment could lead to major change
Is the tide turning on public perception around climate change? Happyzine reader Claire Webster got in touch with Happyzine to say: “I’m not Catholic and this letter from the Pope rocks!”
She was referring to his recent …
Kiwi celebrities support sustainability campaign with selfies
Arthur Green is the latest star to show his support for Conscious Consumers #CountMeIn crowdfunding campaign by telling the world through social media why he wants to be counted as a conscious consumer.
The Bachelor NZ …
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Guide launched to close office refurbishment waste loop – guinea pig office wanted!
MEDIA RELEASE – Sustainable Business Network
24th June 2015
World’s first guide to ‘circular’ office launched
Office refurbishment in New Zealand is set to undergo a shake up with the launch of the world’s first guide to creating …
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Christchurch students in Nepal during quake raise more than $20,000
By Kip Brook | Make Lemonade
Christchurch schoolgirls who were in Nepal during the devastating April earthquakes have helped raise more than $20,000 for the Nepali recovery effort.
Twenty six students and four teachers from St Margaret’s …
Green themed film project for youth offers free film-making workshops across Aotearoa
The free film-making workshops that offer a pathway for young New Zealanders to make their mark on the world stage are underway again.
The workshops are part of The Outlook for Someday film project, which supports …
Organic Grower Forks Out to Hundreds of Staff to Encourage Healthy Eating
New Zealand’s largest organic apple grower is going the extra mile to educate employees about healthy eating, serving up daily organic meals for hundreds of staff.
Bostock New Zealand has significantly invested in a new purpose …
Leading Maori artists feature in Wellington Matariki festival
Major exhibitions by leading Māori artists feature at Wellington galleries during the Wellington Matariki Festival which opens next week.
Eight of Wellington’s museums and art galleries are presenting the Wellington Matariki Festival featuring more than 60 …
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Entries open for 2015 NZI Sustainable Business Network Awards
MEDIA RELEASE: SBN
16th June 2015
Entries open for 2015 NZI Sustainable Business Network Awards
The Sustainable Business Network (SBN) announced today that entries are now open for the 2015 NZI Sustainable Business Network Awards.
The NZI Sustainable Business …
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New Zealand’s largest public sculpture gifted to Christchurch
A new permanent landmark can be seen standing tall over the Canterbury Plains today, as Neil Dawson’s Fanfare, New Zealand’s largest public sculpture, was officially presented and illuminated for the first time yesterday.
The Karanga/Blessing/Mihi by …
Sam Johnson’s Kiwi team helping build shelters for Nepal villagers in need
June 10, 2015
Christchurch’s Sam Johnson has helped organise the construction of 70 transitional shelters in outlying areas of Nepal that have had no assistance since the devastating April earthquakes.
Johnson, who foundered and led the Student …
Is it Better to Party or Starve for Social Justice?
By Ange Palmer
A comment by someone dear to me in response to my call for support for a wonderful event in New Zealand called Climate Karanga prompted me to write this post. They said
“not doing anymore last …
Opinion: World Environment Day Seven billion dreams, one planet, consume with care – by Ben Gleisner of Conscious Consumers
Today is World Environment Day. This year the slogan for the United Nations’ Environment Programme day is ‘Seven billion dreams, one planet, consume with care’.
We have a strong and growing group of New Zealanders who …
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New Zealand’s only green fashion week kicks off in less than one week, featuring latest in sustainable and ethical clothing
New Zealand Eco Fashion Week kicks off in Lower Hutt (9-13 June). A limited number of tickets to events are still available atecofashionweek.nz.
With tickets starting at $10, the event makes high fashion accessible to a …
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