Articles by Charlotte Squire
Editor Charlotte Squire has a B.A. with a double major in Politics and Social Policy. With a strong focus on positive social and environmental change, Charlotte has worked within the environmental arena for the past seven years. Charlotte has worked for a number of New Zealand based environmental organisations including the Green Party, BIO-GRO NZ, and Greenpeace NZ. She has been a freelance writer for the past six years, exploring positive environmental change. She has written for Her Magazine (formerly Her Business Magazine), Organic NZ, Eco-Living, Permaculture UK and Australia, The GB Weekly and Wild Tomato Magazine. Charlotte is a published Creative Writer. She is also a singer/song writer, her debut album Turangawaewae – Place to Stand being played nationwide.
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How to make a strong point about a controversial political issue: come at it from an unexpected angle, for example a music video. That’s how they’re doing …
Published in Happyzine Winter 2008
Happyzine Wild Youth Profile: Te Kaea Beri
Age: Nineteen
What do you love to do?
Acting! Doing what I’m passionate about. It’s always been the only thing that I have wanted to do and …
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“Oh the joy of a life purpose lived!” These words are from Erin Cole-Baker’s myspace page. This week I would like to celebrate this …
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New Zealand Music Month is upon us once more
and this event just gets bigger and bigger. Check out the site and find out what’s going …
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I love discovering happy, active elders and this week I want to draw attention to a blog by Kiwi Kevin Roberts – CEO of Saatchi and …
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Ok, so it may seem I’m Weka obsessed… and, well, maybe I am. They’re just so cheeky and trusting and it’s hilarious when they steal other …
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I think they’re gorgeous! New Zealand’s beloved Topp Twins, the lesbian comedy and music duo from down-on-the-farm in Huntly, are now featuring in their own documentary film (which has had …
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Dear Charlotte,
I’ve discovered Happyzine just in time! There has been an overwhelming glut of bad news for months, which takes it toll on even a natural …
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Earth Hour 2009 was quite a thrill for me (one reason being that as a Mummy I got to do it at home with my …
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Remember the Weka? I do! I have fond childhood memories of this feisty flightless bird making their presence known at our bach in Para …
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After decades of effort, DoC has suceeded in helping the Kakapo population surpass 100 birds (NZPA). I find it incredibly inspiring that a government department hung in …
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‘Sharing‘ was the theme in a recent blog by Kiwi CEO of Saatchi and Saatchi – Kevin Roberts. He says that sharing is the way of …
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For all the drama in the news this week, some media also inspired hope. I loved an article the NZ Herald ran: EcoTown Is Where Happiness Blooms. Why? Because …
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Music – ahh, balm to the soul, particularly Tina Bridgman’s. She sent this link out to the world and when I tuned in, I switched to calm mode. You can check her out on You Tube. …
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What’s good in New Zealand at the moment? My pick is Waitangi Day. Celebrated world wide, I’ve seen plenty of highlights worth reiterating in the media since Friday. Maori Party Co-Leader Tariana Turia shared some seriously inspiring words …
January 26th, 2009
What have wishing wells, dandelion seeds, and butterflies got to do with polluted waterways and stunningly beautiful models? In the exhibition ‘Veneer’ – a child like innocence, combined with the understated yet powerful …
Twenty eight year old Shanti Burgess runs her organic herbal tea company along one clear principle – if it aint good for the planet, she aint interested.
This grounded, clear minded personality can also be found …
December 2008 ‘Wealth’
“Shoe Foundations” – Pastel
By Doti Young
Happyzine (which rhymes with ‘magazine’)is for the dreamers and optimists of this world. It is a positive news electronic magazine with strong roots in Aotearoa/ New Zealand.
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Wealth. What’s your little slice …
November 2008
‘Following Your Bliss”
URBAN EEL – GINNY KATINKA
Happyzine (which rhymes with ‘magazine’)is for the dreamers and optimists of this world. It is a positive news electronic magazine with strong roots in Aotearoa/ New Zealand.
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Relax. Now, more than ever, is …
October 2008
‘Courage’
Shane Te Ruki – Ika A Whero
Happyzine (which rhymes with ‘magazine’)is for the dreamers and optimists of this world. It is a positive news electronic magazine with strong roots in Aotearoa/ New Zealand.
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Charlotte Squire
Editor
Happyzine
It takes courage to …
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There are many ways to approach the vast subject of ‘acceptance’. Sometimes, as my Grandmother recently said, it’s best not to accept a situation but to hold out for more. Then again, in other ways, …
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There’s this guy I want to tell you about. His name’s Richard and he was born dyslexic. During his early school years, despite his best efforts, he just could not keep up in class. …
It’s the Little Things …
Being a natural optimist I was still surprised at what I came up with when I had a think about the sources of joy in my life – breathing in the …
January 2009
This new years ….
‘Dare to Dream’
Mentor – Clem McGrath
When we read about human history we find it presented from a variety of perspectives. We hear about humans as explorers, politicians, warriors, inventors, and so on, …
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A Wellington Councillor is growing an oasis of produce in his garden as an example of what’s possible. Excellent! Good on him! I think …