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Porirua clothes shop invites people to upcycle garments, in store

November 26, 2015 – 5:30 pm |

Sharemart, Hartham Place, Porirua, runs until 29 November and is open 10am to 4pm.
Porirua is experiencing a clothing store with a difference. Situated opposite the back entrance to the North City Mall, between three ‘two …

Waiheke girl a finalist for national award

November 26, 2015 – 5:20 pm |

Maija Fredrichberg describes herself as ‘a normal 10-year-old girl in a wheelchair’, but her positive spirit and bubbly personality make her so much more than that.
 
The Waiheke Primary School student is a finalist in the …

Thanks for the bees

November 25, 2015 – 9:28 am |

Wondrous Wednesday series. Thankyou Project author Melanie Mayell, based in Christchurch, shares her glimpses of gratitude.

“The more clearly we can focus our attention on the wonders and realities of the universe about us, the less taste …

Try making this super hydrating chia rejuvenation drink

November 22, 2015 – 9:20 pm |

by Kiwi nutritionist Linda Ross
Thanks BioBalance New Zealand for partnering up with us.
Spring is beginning to swell into long, warm and inspiration-filled days…summer must be just around the corner.
It’s even more important now to stay …

Southlanders celebrate recycling

November 16, 2015 – 2:58 pm |

Contributed by Invercargill City Council
A social media campaign titled “I Recycle, Do You?” is being run by WasteNet Southland to celebrate Southland Recycle Week this week.
The aim is to encourage Southlanders to learn about recycling, take …

First Happyzine Talks sell out in Golden Bay

November 14, 2015 – 12:12 pm |

 
A full house heard about mindfulness for mums, Eco-friendly dairy farming and a deaf man making positive ripples for the New Zealand deaf community at the first Happyzine Talks held at the Mussel Inn, in …

Course to support young Kiwis to explore leadership, sustainability and social entrepreneurship runs for second year

November 12, 2015 – 4:29 pm |

An innovative new education programme is running for it’s second consecutive year in the former Shelly Bay Air Force Base barracks on the Miramar Penninsula in Wellington.
Orientation Aotearoa is an eight month, hands ­on education programme for …

Urban forest cleans air better than cutting traffic in climate friendly sydney

November 12, 2015 – 4:24 pm |

UTS researchers have found that the City of Sydney’s plans to increase tree canopy by 50 per cent could have a bigger impact on reducing air pollution than a reduction in traffic.
The year-long study, in …

‘Beautiful democracy’ team crowdfund for doco

November 10, 2015 – 4:57 pm |

Beautiful Democracy is a short documentary celebrating three groups of artists and activists who are working to defend democracy in New Zealand, by stimulating debate around the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPPA). The TPPA is a …

Broaden our horizons. Send in your good news!

November 5, 2015 – 9:17 am |

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What’s wondrous in your world?

November 4, 2015 – 10:27 am | One Comment

  
You know what I give thanks for today? My ability to listen to myself and to prioritise my happiness above all else.
No matter what you’re doing with your days, it is possible to control your …

Wheelchair warrior proves attitude is everything

November 2, 2015 – 8:54 pm |

Attitude Awards
Wheelchair warrior proves attitude is everything
 
Nick Chisholm (42) is setting high goals and smashing them, despite being ‘locked-in’ his own body for 15 years.
 
The Dunedin man is a finalist in the Spirit of Attitude …

Online course Power of the Positive starts today – and there’s still room for you

November 2, 2015 – 10:14 am |

Kia ora you awesome human bean.  I’m Charlotte Squire, strangely optimistic founder of happyzine.co.nz (as in – if you knew my journey, you’d think I was strange for still being here running this good news …

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