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Jerome Kaino shines at Samoan Sports Awards
Press Release
20 February 2012
For immediate release
Kaino & NFL star shine at Samoan Sports Awards
Jerome Kaino became the first sportsman to win both the Samoan Sports Awards Sportsman of the Year and the Supreme Award in …
Best and Worst Packaging Award Finalists Released
Wanaka Wastebusters
The finalists in the 2012 Unpackit Packaging Awards have been announced today.
Unpackit spokesperson Gina Dempster said it had been a tough process choosing the 16 finalists from 215 nominations, but the team was confident …
Be part of Oxfam’s Biggest Coffee Break 2012
We are excitedly gearing up for Oxfam’s Biggest Coffee Break, New Zealand’s biggest celebration of fair trade.
Oxfam’s Biggest Coffee Break is enjoyed each May during Fair Trade Fortnight when people throughout the country get together …
Kiwi Volunteer’s Wanted in Nigeria
Michelia Ward (the Development Manager at Trade Aid) is on a mission to find some Kiwi volunteers to help out at BERUDA – a rural development organisation in Cameroon, helping the poor to help themselves. …
Nominations for Unpackit Awards close Friday
8thFeb 2011
Nominations for Unpackit Awards close Friday
Nominations for the Unpackit Packaging Awards are rolling in before the nominations close on Friday, with the Worst Packaging category proving the most popular.
“We’ve received 166 nominations so far, …
Q & A with Litefoot Trust
1. What’s the purpose of Litefoot Trust?
Established in 2008, Litefoot is a charitable trust that seeks to inspire New Zealanders to become environmental champions. Fronted by seven of New Zealand’s top sportspeople, Litefoot seeks to …
How ‘Bout a Tour of New Zealand? With Hikurangi.
By the team at the Hikurangi Foundation
Mark your calendars, 14-21 April 2012 the inaugural Tour of New Zealand cycle ride hits the road.
The Basics
The Tour of New Zealand is an 8-day, epic road ride taking …
Entries invited for the EECA Awards – Celebrating energy efficiency and renewable energy
EECA Awards 2012
The entries are now open for the EECA Awards – the event that celebrates excellence and innovation in energy efficiency and renewable energy.
Who can enter?
The Awards cover nine categories, and entries are invited …
Become a voluntary paying member of Happyzine!
Herald in the new generation of socially and environmentally responsible media.
Thanks to your messages of support and appreciation, all Happyzine members are invited to pay the super affordable price of $1 per week for their …
Intern for Happyzine – Term Two of the Kiwi School Year!
Gain valuable experience writing or sub-editing for New Zealand’s good news website.
Applications are invited for the positions of Intern-Writers and Intern-Sub Editors for Term 2 (Monday 23 April – Friday 29 June) of the 2012 …
Unpackit Packaging Awards: Nominate bad packaging to win a good-looking shopping bag
Wanaka Wastebusters
Nominate bad packaging to win a good-looking shopping bag
Sick of bringing home plastic shopping bags filled with bad packaging? Do something about it by nominating the packaging that bugs you most for the Unpackit …
NZ Gardener Celebrates Nation’s Green Heroes
A young Ashburton mum who founded an initiative to help struggling families grow their own fruit and vege has been named as the supreme winner of NZ Gardener 2011 Gardener of the Year Awards, announced …
Ziptrek Ecotours zips into Sustainable 60 Awards
Ziptrek Ecotours zips into Sustainable 60 Awards
An award ceremony in Auckland last week has cemented Ziptrek Ecotour’s place among some of New Zealand’s most sustainable businesses.
The eco adventure company, based in Queenstown, won the marketplace …
Pukeko Streaks Home in Bird of the Year Poll
Friday, November 25, 2011 – Wellington
Forest & Bird media release for immediate use
Pukeko streaks home in Bird of the Year poll
The swamp-loving pukeko has won Forest & Bird’s annual Bird of the Year election.
It won …
Jonah Lomu Becomes New Ambassador for UNICEF NZ
UNICEF NZ (UN Children’s Fund)
Media Release
22 November, 2011
Jonah Lomu Becomes New Ambassador for UNICEF NZ
– www.inspiredgifts.org.nz –
Rugby legend Jonah Lomu has taken on an important new role as Ambassador for UNICEF NZ (UN …
White Ribbon Ride Begins in Aotearoa
Date 19 Nov 2011
White Ribbon Ride
The White Ribbon Ride against violence to women begins today and travels to over 80 communities with events in each location. The ride began in 2009 and for the first time …
New Jobs Website for Do-Gooders
The recently launched website Do Good Jobs (dogoodjobs.co.nz) is a new ethical online jobs board. It aims to link passionate, talented, “do-gooders” with job vacancies in New Zealand that create social and environmental change – …
Forest and Bird: Underbird Ahead in the Polls
Forest & Bird media release for immediate use
Our critically endangered parrot, the kakapo, and our blue-suited swamp hen, the pukeko, are well in front of the flock in Forest & Bird’s annual Bird of the …
UNICEF NZ Launches New Book to Champion Kiwi Kids’ Rights
UNICEF NZ (UN Children’s Fund)
Media Release
9 November 2011
UNICEF NZ Launches New Book to Champion Kiwi Kids’ Rights
UNICEF NZ is launching a new children’s picture book ‘For Each and Every Child’/ He Taonga Tonu te Tamariki’, …
ZM Radio Host Prepares for Alcohol-free Month
ZM radio host prepares for alcohol-free month
When ZM breakfast host Polly Gillespie raises a glass to celebrate her birthday next February, it’ll be filled with juice.
She’s taking part in FebFast, which challenges New Zealanders to …
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