Article Archive for August 2015
Meet Anthony, he wants to share eco-friendly good news about the North Shore with you
Anthony Thompson believes the world needs more good news. He lives in Devonport, North Shore, where he says he says he loves “spending time on the beach, standing in awe from the hilltop views, integrating with …
Cultivate positive expectations for your week Kiwis!
What sort of week would you like to have? Remember: attitude is one thing you can control, so focus on what you want rather than that stuff that ain’t going so well, give thanks for …
Weekend news hug: Meet Sarah, she talked to herself positively for months to win at the Olympics
Olympic Kiwi silver medalist Sarah Walker is a big believer in positive psychology. She spoke to herself on the mirror for months before the Olympics. Though it felt weird at first, it paid off.
“Being able …
Special Economic Zone declared in Porirua
Letting Space
Recently, Local Government New Zealand suggested “special economic zones” could be created around provincial towns to help regional development.
While the proposal for special zones is being considered at the top level, others have already …
Local food lovers can now get their own slice of ethical Ooooby’s pie by buying shares
When Pete Russell established Ooooby (Out Of Our Own Back Yards) in 2010, little did he know a small seed of an idea would be germinating all over the world five years later.
Ooooby is best …
What’s wondrous in your world today?
Kia ora,
Appreciation really does lead to more good in life. I for one know I have much to be grateful for. So Here’s a small list in the hope that it might inspire you to …
Queenstown eco-tour guides a finalist in tourism Industry Awards
Queenstown’s Ziptrek Ecotours is ecstatic to have been named a finalist for the Environmental Tourism Award at this year’s Tourism Industry Awards.
The Tourism Industry Association TIA re-launched the awards this year to set a benchmark …
Twelve year old Kiwi wins award at Japan Wildlife Film Festival
Twelve year old Tomairangi Harvey is celebrating in Tokyo after winning an award last night at the Japan Wildlife Film Festival.
Her short film Te Ao o te Tuturuatu received the Best Young Film-maker Award.
The film …
Walking and talking secret to 100% drop in suicide rate says local hero
A woman in a remote part of the Northern Territory, Australia, has been credited with single handily reducing the suicide rate from the worst in the world to zero. How did she do it? …
Drive to improve energy efficiency speeds up as Sydney cuts emissions
City of Sydney
The City of Sydney has adopted a ground-breaking plan that shows how businesses and residents can increase energy efficiency and save more than $600 million in power bills by 2030.
City of Sydney councillors …
International experts to share secrets to building sustainable brands
Sustainable Business Network
International branding experts will show New Zealand businesses how to build brand loyalty by telling compelling sustainability stories that resonate with their audiences at the Project NZ: Telling Good Stories conference in Auckland …
New Zealand to send seven young delegates to global ag-summit
Auckland, 2015 – Seven forward-thinking and passionate young people have been selected to represent New Zealand at a summit focused on solving one of the world’s most important issues – how to feed a growing …
Win a shiny new mini tanka drink bottle from our friends at ECOtanka!
By Charlotte Squire
We have one mini tanka each to giveaway to two wonderful members of Club Happyzine (members help change the world via good news). All you need to do is join our awesome club, or already …
Businesses making a positive difference invited to sponsor local good news reporters, starting in Auckland
Reporters are poised to bike, walk and bus to get the good news scoop in Auckland, Hawkes Bay and the rest of New Zealand, with a little help from businesses making a positive difference.
The national good news website Happyzine …
Funding available for groups making tracks and paths
New Zealand Walking Access Commission
Media release
11 August 2015
Applications invited for Enhanced Access Fund
Groups undertaking projects to enhance access to the outdoors are encouraged to apply for funding through the New Zealand Walking Access Commission’s Enhanced …
Weekend news hug: Meet George, he’s exploring some amazing spaces
By Charlotte Squire
Who said TV’s full of negative, mind numbing shite? Well maybe I did once. But here’s yet another series I’m in love with: British architect George Clark’s on a mission to discover and …
Yarn bombing incident in Takaka cheers up homeowner
By Charlotte Squire
Happyzine reader Tess James has been yarn bombed twice in the last year by a work colleague with a passion for crocheting.
“It started with a crocheted flower on a work truck a few …
Flashing blue Solar Bright road markers saving lives in icy conditions
August 16, 2015
Award-winning New Zealander company Solar Bright is lighting the way in providing health and safety markers to help reduce the winter road toll.
Solar Bright has come up with world first icy-road warning technology with …
Father of timebanking visits New Zealand for the first time
A self declared humanitarian from birth, Dr. Edgar Cahn has dedicated his life to fighting injustice and poverty. A distinguished legal professor, former speech writer to Robert F. Kennedy and the founder of Timebanking and the Co-production …
Hawkes Bay Institute teaches regenerative living for future resilience
By Helen Howard
The Koanga Institute in Wairoa in northern Hawkes Bay was founded by Kay Baxter and Bob Corker 15 years ago. Its primary focus was seed saving of heritage food plants, but it’s …
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