Article Archive for September 2015
Selwyn bikes his way to new life and is nominated for Courage in Sport award
Attitude Trust
Selwyn Jensen (53) is a true Kiwi bloke who loves his sport – so much so that not even a car crash and resulting paralysis could keep him on the sidelines.
The Feilding cyclist is …
Wondrous Wednesday: What’s rocking your world today?
Yes it’s that time of the week here in the world of Happyzine. Gratitude leads to more of the same, so it’s worth investing time and focus in. The whole point is makes us feel, …
Win handmade, anti aging, full of herbal goodness Elixir Vitae from Arohanui Botanicals
Ok if there as ever a great reason to join Club Happyzine – this is it!
I interviewed Golden Bay herbalist and owner of Arohanui Botanicals Emily Van Oosterom a while back for the Nelson Mail …
Urban farm sites popping up in Wellington to support wellness revolution – edible city movement grows
From B-Side Stories
Founder of WorkerBe, Erin Leigh describes her business as a wellness revolution, but not only is she taking our office workers health by storm by providing “local, nutrient dense and mostly spray-free whole foods …
Do the world a favour – be yourself today
It’s not always easy being awesome. There have probably been many a moment where you learned it was best to fit in and keep your intuition and your wisdom to yourself. But today I’m asking …
Whoa! There’s a Happy Music Playlist on youtube!
If there’s one thing in life that lights up our souls and soothes our hearts – it’s music. So slip off your shoes, tune into this youtube playlist and prepare to dance (note: floor tapping …
Everything Is Going To Be Alright says new major work of public art for Christchurch
Christchurch City Council
A spectacular, sell-out gala-dinner event held on Saturday night has helped Christchurch Art Gallery Foundation raise $82,100 towards a major new work of public art for the city.
The evening is the third of …
All you can eat vegetarian feast at Takaka’s Dangerous Cafe – celebrating World Vegetarian Day
All you can eat Vegetarian Feast on World Vegetarian Day @ the Dangerous Kitchen, Thursday, October 1st, 5.30 pm.
$15 per adult
$10 children 10 and under.
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Kereru count off to a flying start
WWF media release
The Great Kererū Count is off to a flying start, with nearly double the number of observations made during the first five days compared to last year.
“Despite the awful weather, New Zealanders have …
Meet Melanie – she’s dreaming of establishing a National Gratitude Day in New Zealand
When Melanie Mayell emerged from the rubble in Cathedral Square, Christchurch, covered in dust after a major earthquake in 2011, she was overcome with gratitude and a sense of wonder for life.
In the weeks that followed Melanie …
Aorere, Golden Bay, wins top New Zealand River award
International RiverFoundation has announced four finalists for the first Morgan Foundation New Zealand Riverprize, reflecting the high quality of work that is being undertaken in river restoration across the country.
The four finalists in the 2015 …
Wondrous Wednesday: name five awesome things in your life
Five awesome things in my life?
The Motupipi River – nice and clear so I can see her belly.
My street – full of friendly people and trees.
My seed babies – thrusting eagerly up through the soil, …
Kiwis asked to make kererū count this week!
WWF
The Great Kererū Count is about to take flight, with New Zealanders across the country being asked to keep their eyes on the skies to help scientists build up a comprehensive picture of where our …
New Zealand’s first McDonald’s building transformed into interactive community space in Porirua
A two story site of what was New Zealand’s first McDonald’s, in Porirua, New Zealand, has been transformed into a “pop up community space” to be used for the greater good of locals.
The project Urban Dream …
Book review and giveaway: The Unicorn’s Garden by Annabelle Edmond
Review by Charlotte Squire
I’ve never been a unicorns kinda girl, and though I love to be inspired, I was a little skeptical when I first saw this book. It did, however, eventually sweep me away …
Meet Steve and pledge to help him take his show about happiness and the true meaning of mental health – on the road
Steve Carter was once the Christchurch local good news reporter for Happyzine. Through his commitment to finding his own unique habits of happiness, he has created an album and a show that he needs our …
Who are YOU grateful for today? Me? My Gran (plus a song I wrote for her)
I remember the smell of her – sunlight soap and sunscreen, apricot oil and china paint. She wore a pink spotted floppy hat as she gardened and the skin on the back of hands was …
Forward-thinking cities working together to tackle climate change
Leaders from 13 cities representing almost one hundred million people are visiting Sydney this week to workshop ways to improve energy efficiency, reduce emissions and tackle climate change globally.
Experts from cities including Tokyo, New York, …
YHA Paihia installs 27 metres of solar panels to harness natural resource of sunny region
YHA Bay of Islands Paihia is turning to solar panels for its power source and says other YHAs are looking on with interest.
YHA Bay of Islands Paihia Franchise owner, Andy Larsen said “The Bay of …
Mojo Monday: This is a great week to use some of those superpowers of yours
This week, I challenge you to allow some of your natural super powers to emerge. Whether it be work, home or play, if you’ve got it: use it! You were born with these special qualities …
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