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Happiness is accepting that we’re not always happy
The self love series
I’m Charlotte and I run this Kiwi good news website Happyzine and I would just like to officially announce, boys and girls, I am no way happy all the time. Due to …
Last minute gift? 79 green reasons to gift six months of good news
Over 2013 we gave 79 green prizes away to 85 Happyzine readers. You do the maths.
Join Club Happyzine today and receive a round up of New Zealand’s good news each week via ezine, plus go …
Chef encourages communities to feed themselves, around Aotearoa
Media Release: Kids Can Cook Kitchen
In its first 12 months of operation, the Kids Can Cook Kitchen has traveled over 10,000 km from Invercargill to Kaitaia, including the side roads in-between. Over 35,000 thousand children have …
Goodspiracy theory comes true: The $5 black huia rug
I have this very pleasing theory that at any given time all number of people can be conspiring to make our dreams come true, and it was recently proven correct.
I wrote a blog about my …
Turn passion into profit on Serena Star-Leonard’s new online course ‘How to Retire in Twelve Months – Website Launch pad’
Hi I’m Charlotte Squire, founder of Happyzine. My old businesses coach Serena Star Leonard continues to inspire me. She goes after what she wants and gets it! And she is one of the kindest ladies …
Youth made musical comedy with green theme takes top film honour
A musical comedy co-directed by four young women from Hamilton has been announced as The Body Shop Standout Winner at The Someday Awards in Auckland.
Today is the Day, made by Hillcrest High School students Bella …
Jandals and sleigh bells – Christmas wisdom from a Happyzine reader!
Joyce Elwood-Smith
I hope you are ready for this wonderful season. I don’t mean ready in the sense that you have all your Christmas shopping done and all the presents wrapped, or that you have baked and iced …
Strengthening community: Wellington’s Timebank turns two
It takes two + : Wellington Timebank
At the end of October 2013, the Wellington Timebank turned two. That’s two years of connection, learning new skills and sharing talents within and between Wellington communities. In fact, …
Help save the heritage seed and tree collection of the Koanga Institute by end of November!
New Zealand’s largest heritage seed and tree collection is under threat and we are urgently appealing for support to remove this threat. URGENT appeal- help us save New Zealand’s largest heritage organic seed and tree collection.
Pledge here.
The …
Introducing Radiance Medi Jubes – to support sleep and immunity
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We have five packs of one each to give away to members of Club Happyzine!
In our endless pursuit to be the best that we can be, we try to exercise regularly, sleep and eat well, …
Win a free place on the Happyzine Month of Change – 30 days of positive focus!
Want to make some changes in your world?
We have two free places to give away on the Happyzine Month of Change – starts Monday November 4th!
It’s easy – just tell us why this is the …
Online Course – Happyzine Month of Change November 2013!
Create your own good news story!
When: November 4th – December 2nd, online.
You hold the power to create profoundly positive change in your life, your environment, and your community. If you’ve been waiting for a reason …
Where’s your special place in Aoteroa?
By Charlotte Squire
I love to take time out the Waikoropupu Springs, at home here in Golden Bay. As soon as I get near those waters I feel space clear in my mind. As I wander …
The power of visualisation for a healthy planet, community and life
By Charlotte Squire
I’d found it, the house we were going to begin our family in. It was just as I’d visualised six months earlier – surrounded in well established trees, close to the beach, and …
Club Happyzine members – get your mates to join up for 50% less!
This month we’re celebrating friendship, and what better way to do that than offer friends of our members 50% off a one year membership! Members of Club Happyzine receive our amazing Friday ezine – chock …
Student Volunteer Army co-founder recognised for greening the rebuild of Christchurch.
Student Volunteer Army co-founder recognised for selfless volunteer work
September 22, 2013
University of Canterbury (UC) Student Volunteer Army Foundation general manager Jason Pemberton has been recognised for his selfless volunteer work.
Pemberton, an alumnus with science and …
Waikato wetland research to help manage water quality in Fiji
PRESS RELEASE – the kudos Hamilton Science Excellence Awards
Waikato scientist Chris Tanner has taken his wetland research to the world to improve water management and sanitation.
Chris is a finalist for the Waikato Regional Council Environmental …
Communities strengthen thanks to urban orchards and food farms
Sole Food Farms in Vancouver highlights the benefits of urban agriculture through their four farms including their latest project – the largest urban orchard in North America.
This urban orchard is situated on an old gas …
13 year old boy’s ‘heart softens’ on Random Acts of Kindness Day in ChCh
Winning essay By Duncan Mazza, 13 years old.
The car slowed to a halt next to Latimer Square. “Remember to keep your heart open – you’ll probably see a wide variety of personalities,” my dad
“Okay, I …
Attitude Awards celebrate disabled Kiwi changemakers
The Attitude Awards, now in their sixth year, celebrate excellence and achievements of Kiwis living with a disability. The 23 finalists will find out if they have won at a televised black tie gala event …
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