Article Archive for August 2016
Solutions focus: How iNaturalist could make a difference for the planet and replace Pokemon Go this Conservation Week
I’m standing on a dirt road pointing my phone at a cheeky little creature as I try to catch it on my iPhone screen. The toddler on my back and the dog at my side …
Look for the good every day and build a vibrant life
Hi, Charlotte here. This morning the Happyzine Kea group are pondering this question. It’s amazing what you find in your life when you look for the good, no matter how tough things seem. Questions like …
Community rally to help young orca on the North Island’s east coast
A baby orca separated from its family is the focus of a rescue mission uniting University of Canterbury marine scientists, DOC staff, local Iwi and residents on the North Island’s east coast.
Marine mammal scientist Dr …
NZ’s largest litter clean up is set to take place from September 12-18th.
Registrations are now open for Keep New Zealand Beautiful’s annual clean up week. Taking place in September each year this is the biggest national clean up initiative to take place on the calendar in New …
Out of the man cave and into the men’s shed in Naenae
The MenzShed Naenae is a hive of activity, providing a space and tools for members to work either individually or together on projects. The members focus on wood work, making wooden toys, providing firewood and …
Deaf can access olympic games thanks to new captioning services
Able’s captioning service will bring all Kiwis to the finish line
For the first time ever, Able are offering captioning services for free-to-air coverage of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games on Prime, making the games …
Kiwi bosses invited to join silent leadership challenge today!
CE of The National Foundation for the Deaf, Louise Carroll, is challenging all CE’s to support their family members, friends, colleagues and staff who are hard-of-hearing by participating in The National Foundation for the Deaf …
Shell Chapel the winner of Tiny Huts comp in Christchurch
A Shell Chapel, a Mini Marae and a Turret are among the five winning ‘Tiny Huts’ designs that will be built in New Brighton. The winners were announced at New Brighton Mall this afternoon. Each …
Urban forest to grow for National Tree Day in Sydney
Volunteers can help expand Sydney’s green, cool canopy for National Tree Day by planting over 2,000 native seedlings at Jubilee Park in Glebe today, Sunday 31 July.
This year is Planet Ark’s 21st National Tree Day …
Outlook for Someday film comp helps Kiwi youth focus on sustainability
What does sustainability mean to you?
Since 2007 The Outlook for Someday has received over a thousand answers to that question by young New Zealanders entering its annual film challenge.
Now in its 10th year The Outlook for …
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