Article Archive for April 2016
B Side Stories: Achilles NZ supports disabled athletes
Original blog on B Side Stories.
Dave Piper loves to keep fit, and being blind doesn’t hold him back. Volunteers like Lauren Milstead help disabled people to achieve their fitness goals through Achilles International New Zealand.
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Christchurch could become the most edible city in the world
In a positive twist to the ongoing earthquake recovery story, Christchurch could become the most edible city in the world, if plans to create a food resilient network get funding! Alright! Major Happyzine fodder! Watch …
B Side Stories: Meet Ali Whitton of LOST BiRD
This week on BSide Stories we were joined by Ali Whitton of LOST BiRD, the local Wellington Country Folk duo consisting of guitar player/songwriter Ali & Oliver Vetter on violin. Ali discusses his Celtic origins …
Bright ideas wanted for getting round in Christchurch
Anyone who’s ever been struck by a bright idea for how to improve ease of travel in Christchurch now has the chance to get the funding to put their plan into action, with the Transport …
Ted Talk: Lessons from the longest study on Happiness
I enjoyed this Ted Talk because it brought me back to the basics – the sweet power of loving relationships. Check it out if you want to be re-minded of the importance of getting along …
Beautiful tree offers 40 different types of stone fruit
I remember my father doing a much smaller version of this when I was a little girl starting life in Rockville. A arts professor from upstate New York has created a true work of art …
Pledge now – Save our Seeds – Doco will teach people exactly how to harvest, process and store their seeds
In 2013, a team of New Zealand permaculture educators hit the road for an ambitious teaching and filming tour: the Localising Food Project. They captured the stories of 250 different local food initiatives on video. Now, they’re distilling a …
New Zealand’s oldest person turns 108 and shares her secrets for a long, happy life
New Zealand’s oldest person Annie Mason has just turned 108. Stuff reports that her advice for reaching such a lofty age is “Whatever life throws at you, you work your way through it.” Read the article here.
How TDC councillor Martine Bouillir stays true to her integrity and trusts in divine timing as a local body councillor
Hi I’m Charlotte Squire, Happyzine founder, and this is the first of a series of short interviews with inspiring people I know here in New Zealand. I love connecting with real, authentic, spiritually centred, positive leaders …
Ted Talk: The secret of becoming mentally strong
I found this Ted Talk inspiring because I think this is the key to a happy life. Amy Morin’s story is both personal, and practical. Check it out if you want to be reminded how …
Charlotte Squire checks out the Tiny House movement
When I was little I dreamed of living in a gypsy wagon. They seemed so romantic and cosy and I loved how every inch of the homes had a purpose. Surplus children could even sleep …
Pop up repair cafe launched in Auckland
Auckland Now reported that a pop up Repair Cafe had been set up in Pt Chevalier. “Residents bring their broken items and get them repaired for free while learning the skills to fix them in the future.”
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Student army founder Sam Johnson to lead discussion at Canterbury Uni about ‘volun-tourism’ in Christchurch
In the next UC Connect public lecture, University of Canterbury Adjunct Fellow, 2012 Young New Zealander of the Year and UC Student Volunteer Army founder Sam Johnson will lead a discussion with current UC Student Volunteer Army …
Pop up street store for the homeless in South Africa makes people cry with happiness
This video’s been doing the rounds on Facebook and it touched me profoundly. Homeless people in south Africa were gifted their own street shop, starting with a new kind of poster design … As a …
Kākāpō on track for a record season!
Department of Conservation
Date: 18 March 2016
The critically-endangered birds are world-famous for their character, rarity and bizarre appearance, a giant flightless nocturnal parrot found only in New Zealand.
“So far this season, 42 out of 54 female kākāpō …
Large business goes solar on the West Coast
Media Release
5 April 2016
GOING SOLAR ON THE WEST COAST
By YHA New Zealand
Franz Josef – YHA Franz Josef put their commitment to sustainability into action with the installation of solar panels on their West Coast property.
YHA Franz Josef …
Aussie green offices top three million square metres
Ok Kiwis, in the light hearted spirit of competition, here’s an other excellent reason to get serious about taking the lead in climate friendly action! Charlotte.
Green offices top three million square metres
Australian offices are taking …
US research shows that food produced in a sustainable way is important, regardless of political view
Ok, so this is US research and is referring to their new Dietary Guidelines, here we are in the great land of Aotearoa, but this is interesting news coming out of a culture who deeply influence western …
The chocolate Baron hath moved to Wellington!
Yes it’s true. Baron Hasselhoff’s has moved to the big smoke, they have set up shop in the sweet little neighborhood of Berhampore, Wellington.
Offering a delicious range of boutique chocolates and fine gluten free sweets, …
Kiwis with disabilities to benefit from new Employer Ambassador role
Kiwis with disabilities can look forward to even more employment opportunities thanks to a partnership between Z Energy and specialist employment service Workbridge, announced today.
A new Workbridge Employer Ambassador role, created in partnership with Z …
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