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Wellington singer’s spirit outsings challenges
Attitude Awards
Ailsa Lipscombe (23) is in pain every day, but that hasn’t stopped her singing her way to America and supporting others with disabilities.
The Wellington musician is a finalist in the Spirit of Attitude category …
Onehunga woman fosters inclusive culture for people of all ages with disabilities
Attitude Awards
Kerrie O’Hara (38) makes a difference in the lives of hundreds of young Aucklanders who live with disabilities.
The Onehunga woman has been selected as a finalist in the Making a Difference category in the …
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 …
Power of the positive: online course for Kiwis stepping up in life!
Power of the positive – the online course for kiwis wanting to learn (or remember) easy tools and habits to create happy, healthy, successful life experiences.
When: Monday November 2nd to Sunday November 22nd 2015.
Where: on …
Funding available for groups making tracks and paths
New Zealand Walking Access Commission
Media release
11 August 2015
Applications invited for Enhanced Access Fund
Groups undertaking projects to enhance access to the outdoors are encouraged to apply for funding through the New Zealand Walking Access Commission’s Enhanced …
Father of timebanking visits New Zealand for the first time
A self declared humanitarian from birth, Dr. Edgar Cahn has dedicated his life to fighting injustice and poverty. A distinguished legal professor, former speech writer to Robert F. Kennedy and the founder of Timebanking and the Co-production …
Hawkes Bay Institute teaches regenerative living for future resilience
By Helen Howard
The Koanga Institute in Wairoa in northern Hawkes Bay was founded by Kay Baxter and Bob Corker 15 years ago. Its primary focus was seed saving of heritage food plants, but it’s …
Urban agriculture thriving in Wellington with over 80 fruit trees to be planted
Wellington City Council
July 21, 2015, 12:01 pm
Over 80 trees will be planted on 18 sites around Wellington during July and August by volunteers from Worker Bee Inc. as part of the second year of the …
Canterbury ‘Bee Team’ helps typhoon victims in the Philippines
University of Canterbury
Canterbury ‘Bee Team’ helps typhoon victims in the Philippines
Five University of Canterbury (UC) students have returned from the Philippines after helping a poor community of 2,280 people establish hives of stingless bees to …
Only fives days left to fund world changing technology
Conscious Consumers
New Zealand businesses and consumers have generously pledged over $51,000 in 5 weeks to support the Conscious Consumers crowdfunding campaign, which promises to develop new technology that rewards planet-friendly businesses.
Over 100 businesses and 20 …
Wellington Real Food Challenge this July
By Sarah Adams – Wellington City Council
“How can we ensure access to fresh and healthy food for everyone in the Wellington region – now and into the future?” This is the question being addressed in The …
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New Zealand’s largest public sculpture gifted to Christchurch
A new permanent landmark can be seen standing tall over the Canterbury Plains today, as Neil Dawson’s Fanfare, New Zealand’s largest public sculpture, was officially presented and illuminated for the first time yesterday.
The Karanga/Blessing/Mihi by …
Opinion: World Environment Day Seven billion dreams, one planet, consume with care – by Ben Gleisner of Conscious Consumers
Today is World Environment Day. This year the slogan for the United Nations’ Environment Programme day is ‘Seven billion dreams, one planet, consume with care’.
We have a strong and growing group of New Zealanders who …
Join Conscious Consumer’s online flash mob and spark a thunderclap June 3rd
“On the third of June we’re launching one of NZ’s largest crowdfunding campaigns – #CountMeIn – to help build a revolutionary idea that will transform every dollar you spend into a vote for a better …
New centre opens doors for mokopuna with intellectual disabilities in Otahuhu
With a view to creating an inclusive environment for people of all walks of life to participate in healthy, social activities, Te Roopu Taurima O Manukau Trust are opening up a community lifestyle centre in Otahuhu, Auckland.
Kaupapa …
Champion swimmer with the right Attitude
Born blind without irises in both eyes, Paralympic swimmer Mary Fisher has won gold medals, world championships and set records. But of all her achievements, she says winning the 2014 Attitude Youth and Attitude ACC …
Bringing you solutions focused stories this 2015
We know that for every challenge in life, there are multiple solutions. We intend to have fun this year sharing our solutions focused stories with you. We define solutions journalism as rigorous and compelling reporting …
Happyzine 2015 = exciting times ahead
Kia Ora from the human beans of Happyzine!
We are excited to say, although things didn’t unfold as planned (what is that saying about God laughing at plans) we are looking forward to sharing some of …
Work for govt in support of cycling in Aoteroa
Passionate about cycling and want to make a difference in this fine country?
The New Zealand Cycling Advocates Network (CAN) says the NZ Transport Agency are pulling together a team of “cycling-focused employees.”
CAN secretary Adrian Croucher said they’re putting …
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