https://happyzine.co.nz Because good news makes a difference Sun, 29 Jan 2017 18:35:44 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=4.3.9 https://happyzine.co.nz/2016/08/02/outlook-for-someday-film-comp-helps-kiwi-youth-focus-on-sustainability/ https://happyzine.co.nz/2016/08/02/outlook-for-someday-film-comp-helps-kiwi-youth-focus-on-sustainability/#comments Mon, 01 Aug 2016 16:00:17 +0000 https://happyzine.co.nz/?p=30127 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 ...]]> https://happyzine.co.nz/2016/08/02/outlook-for-someday-film-comp-helps-kiwi-youth-focus-on-sustainability/feed/ 0 https://happyzine.co.nz/2016/06/17/new-mentoring-programme-supports-and-inspires-future-female-leaders/ https://happyzine.co.nz/2016/06/17/new-mentoring-programme-supports-and-inspires-future-female-leaders/#comments Thu, 16 Jun 2016 16:00:13 +0000 https://happyzine.co.nz/?p=30069 On the 16th June, Professionelle will launch its inaugural mentoring programme, which will empower young career-driven women to tackle challenges and take advantage of opportunities with confidence. Intended to be accessible to young women at any ...]]> https://happyzine.co.nz/2016/06/17/new-mentoring-programme-supports-and-inspires-future-female-leaders/feed/ 0 https://happyzine.co.nz/2016/06/03/creative-young-kiwis-invited-to-join-the-pod-programme/ https://happyzine.co.nz/2016/06/03/creative-young-kiwis-invited-to-join-the-pod-programme/#comments Thu, 02 Jun 2016 16:00:50 +0000 https://happyzine.co.nz/?p=30028 Media Advisory – Mental Health New Zealand 26 May 2016   Applications Open for Creative Young Kiwis.     The Mental Health Foundation is calling for applications for POD, an incubator programme that supports young Kiwis to turn their creative ideas into ...]]> https://happyzine.co.nz/2016/06/03/creative-young-kiwis-invited-to-join-the-pod-programme/feed/ 0 https://happyzine.co.nz/2016/05/24/applications-open-for-yha-youth-development-award/ https://happyzine.co.nz/2016/05/24/applications-open-for-yha-youth-development-award/#comments Mon, 23 May 2016 16:00:56 +0000 https://happyzine.co.nz/?p=29976 By YHA New Zealand New Zealand:  YHA New Zealand puts their commitment to youth personal development into action through the organisation’s annual Cora Wilding Memorial Award. The award comprises a subsidy of up to $4,000 toward the cost ...]]> https://happyzine.co.nz/2016/05/24/applications-open-for-yha-youth-development-award/feed/ 0 https://happyzine.co.nz/2016/05/16/young-new-zealanders-dedicate-40-hours-to-refugee-children/ https://happyzine.co.nz/2016/05/16/young-new-zealanders-dedicate-40-hours-to-refugee-children/#comments Sun, 15 May 2016 19:30:00 +0000 https://happyzine.co.nz/?p=29931 Imagine cramming your entire life into a tiny backpack, packing nothing more than a few essential items that you need to survive. Then carrying that backpack through war zones, across countries, sometimes continents, in search ...]]> https://happyzine.co.nz/2016/05/16/young-new-zealanders-dedicate-40-hours-to-refugee-children/feed/ 0 https://happyzine.co.nz/2016/05/07/future-looks-bright-and-cool-thanks-to-new-zealands-top-student-oxana-repina/ https://happyzine.co.nz/2016/05/07/future-looks-bright-and-cool-thanks-to-new-zealands-top-student-oxana-repina/#comments Fri, 06 May 2016 16:00:41 +0000 https://happyzine.co.nz/?p=29850 Stuff reported New Zealand’s top student Oxana Repina wants to make a positive difference for the world, especially the climate. Oxana has just been awarded the Prime Minister’s award for academic excellence, for her work in 2015. Right ...]]> https://happyzine.co.nz/2016/05/07/future-looks-bright-and-cool-thanks-to-new-zealands-top-student-oxana-repina/feed/ 0 https://happyzine.co.nz/2016/04/14/student-army-founder-sam-johnson-to-lead-discussion-at-canterbury-uni-about-volun-tourism-in-christchurch/ https://happyzine.co.nz/2016/04/14/student-army-founder-sam-johnson-to-lead-discussion-at-canterbury-uni-about-volun-tourism-in-christchurch/#comments Wed, 13 Apr 2016 16:00:00 +0000 https://happyzine.co.nz/?p=29743 In the next UC Connect public lecture, University of Canterbury Adjunct Fellow, 2012 Young New Zealander of the Year and UC Student Volunteer Army founder Sam Johnson will lead a discussion with current UC Student Volunteer Army ...]]> https://happyzine.co.nz/2016/04/14/student-army-founder-sam-johnson-to-lead-discussion-at-canterbury-uni-about-volun-tourism-in-christchurch/feed/ 0 https://happyzine.co.nz/2016/04/07/kiwis-with-disabilities-to-benefit-from-new-employer-ambassador-role/ https://happyzine.co.nz/2016/04/07/kiwis-with-disabilities-to-benefit-from-new-employer-ambassador-role/#comments Wed, 06 Apr 2016 21:39:50 +0000 https://happyzine.co.nz/?p=29718 Kiwis with disabilities can look forward to even more employment opportunities thanks to a partnership between Z Energy and specialist employment service Workbridge, announced today.   A new Workbridge Employer Ambassador role, created in partnership with Z ...]]> https://happyzine.co.nz/2016/04/07/kiwis-with-disabilities-to-benefit-from-new-employer-ambassador-role/feed/ 0 https://happyzine.co.nz/2016/02/18/kiwis-living-with-dementia-play-part-in-school-kids-environmental-education/ https://happyzine.co.nz/2016/02/18/kiwis-living-with-dementia-play-part-in-school-kids-environmental-education/#comments Wed, 17 Feb 2016 15:00:39 +0000 https://happyzine.co.nz/?p=29459 A group of Alzheimers Auckland socialisation members have been putting their skills to use, creating thousands of paper planting pots for mobile environment classroom, Tread Lightly Caravan, to teach important messages about sustainability to local ...]]> https://happyzine.co.nz/2016/02/18/kiwis-living-with-dementia-play-part-in-school-kids-environmental-education/feed/ 0 https://happyzine.co.nz/2016/01/29/a-dozen-canterbury-students-cycle-length-of-new-zealand-to-make-difference-for-kiwi-kids/ https://happyzine.co.nz/2016/01/29/a-dozen-canterbury-students-cycle-length-of-new-zealand-to-make-difference-for-kiwi-kids/#comments Thu, 28 Jan 2016 15:00:55 +0000 https://happyzine.co.nz/?p=29346 Taking the longest bike ride of their lives, a dozen University of Canterbury students will ride the length of the country to raise awareness and funds for kiwi kids living in poverty. The students will set ...]]> https://happyzine.co.nz/2016/01/29/a-dozen-canterbury-students-cycle-length-of-new-zealand-to-make-difference-for-kiwi-kids/feed/ 0 https://happyzine.co.nz/2016/01/28/new-leader-for-p3-foundation-youth-ending-extreme-poverty/ https://happyzine.co.nz/2016/01/28/new-leader-for-p3-foundation-youth-ending-extreme-poverty/#comments Wed, 27 Jan 2016 15:00:54 +0000 https://happyzine.co.nz/?p=29343 P3 Foundation, New Zealand’s youth movement against extreme poverty, has this week hired lawyer and charity director David Tong as Chief Executive Officer.   Mark Mulholland, the Chair of P3 Foundation said:   “It is with great pleasure that ...]]> https://happyzine.co.nz/2016/01/28/new-leader-for-p3-foundation-youth-ending-extreme-poverty/feed/ 0 https://happyzine.co.nz/2016/01/27/sydney-clean-battery-power-on-tap-at-student-residence/ https://happyzine.co.nz/2016/01/27/sydney-clean-battery-power-on-tap-at-student-residence/#comments Tue, 26 Jan 2016 21:21:08 +0000 https://happyzine.co.nz/?p=29336 More climate friendly news from Sydney: A Newtown housing cooperative will be the first in Australia to use a solar and battery storage system to produce energy for a multi-unit residence housing dozens of students. The project ...]]> https://happyzine.co.nz/2016/01/27/sydney-clean-battery-power-on-tap-at-student-residence/feed/ 0 https://happyzine.co.nz/2016/01/15/the-new-truth-in-the-youth/ https://happyzine.co.nz/2016/01/15/the-new-truth-in-the-youth/#comments Fri, 15 Jan 2016 00:06:10 +0000 https://happyzine.co.nz/?p=29274 Author: we would love to know! So often we hear of the wayward young. Technology smitten, couch potatoes who disrespect adults and the rules that have preceded them for generations. Well I have news for you. ...]]> https://happyzine.co.nz/2016/01/15/the-new-truth-in-the-youth/feed/ 2 https://happyzine.co.nz/2016/01/12/canterbury-students-head-to-thailand-to-make-a-difference/ https://happyzine.co.nz/2016/01/12/canterbury-students-head-to-thailand-to-make-a-difference/#comments Mon, 11 Jan 2016 19:45:21 +0000 https://happyzine.co.nz/?p=29251 Interning at not-for-profit and ecological organisations in Bangkok is how 14 University of Canterbury (UC) students will spend the next five weeks. The group left for Thailand this morning, on an experience which will not only ...]]> https://happyzine.co.nz/2016/01/12/canterbury-students-head-to-thailand-to-make-a-difference/feed/ 0 https://happyzine.co.nz/2016/01/05/innovative-global-education-project-inspires-children-to-make-a-difference/ https://happyzine.co.nz/2016/01/05/innovative-global-education-project-inspires-children-to-make-a-difference/#comments Mon, 04 Jan 2016 23:56:56 +0000 https://happyzine.co.nz/?p=29206   We have one three month membership (for up to three siblings) worth up to NZ$105.00 to give away to a member of our new Kea Group! All too often, the problems of this world seem huge and ...]]> https://happyzine.co.nz/2016/01/05/innovative-global-education-project-inspires-children-to-make-a-difference/feed/ 0 https://happyzine.co.nz/2015/12/17/meet-kamani-suppiah-she-wants-to-help-northland-youth-do-something-positive-with-their-lives/ https://happyzine.co.nz/2015/12/17/meet-kamani-suppiah-she-wants-to-help-northland-youth-do-something-positive-with-their-lives/#comments Wed, 16 Dec 2015 15:00:29 +0000 https://happyzine.co.nz/?p=29001 From Live the Dream. “A lot of kids are disillusioned with the system. “They don’t believe in school, for whatever reason. Sometimes they end up shortchanging themselves, and later on down the path, they realise, ‘Hey, I ...]]> https://happyzine.co.nz/2015/12/17/meet-kamani-suppiah-she-wants-to-help-northland-youth-do-something-positive-with-their-lives/feed/ 0 https://happyzine.co.nz/2015/12/16/check-out-the-overall-winning-film-in-the-making-a-difference-film-comp-sehars-story/ https://happyzine.co.nz/2015/12/16/check-out-the-overall-winning-film-in-the-making-a-difference-film-comp-sehars-story/#comments Wed, 16 Dec 2015 00:56:05 +0000 https://happyzine.co.nz/?p=28950 The film explores Sehar’s difficult journey as a young migrant woman and how she managed to overcome those challenges by helping others who are facing the same ordeal. Check out makingadifference.org for more information. ]]> https://happyzine.co.nz/2015/12/16/check-out-the-overall-winning-film-in-the-making-a-difference-film-comp-sehars-story/feed/ 0 https://happyzine.co.nz/2015/11/12/course-to-support-young-kiwis-to-explore-leadership-sustainability-and-social-entrepreneurship-runs-for-second-year/ https://happyzine.co.nz/2015/11/12/course-to-support-young-kiwis-to-explore-leadership-sustainability-and-social-entrepreneurship-runs-for-second-year/#comments Thu, 12 Nov 2015 03:29:25 +0000 https://happyzine.co.nz/?p=28793 An innovative new education programme is running for it’s second consecutive year in the former Shelly Bay Air Force Base barracks on the Miramar Penninsula in Wellington. Orientation Aotearoa is an eight month, hands ­on education programme for ...]]> https://happyzine.co.nz/2015/11/12/course-to-support-young-kiwis-to-explore-leadership-sustainability-and-social-entrepreneurship-runs-for-second-year/feed/ 0 https://happyzine.co.nz/2015/08/25/twelve-year-old-kiwi-wins-award-at-japan-wildlife-film-festival/ https://happyzine.co.nz/2015/08/25/twelve-year-old-kiwi-wins-award-at-japan-wildlife-film-festival/#comments Tue, 25 Aug 2015 08:05:57 +0000 https://happyzine.co.nz/?p=28108 Twelve year old Tomairangi Harvey is celebrating in Tokyo after winning an award last night at the Japan Wildlife Film Festival. Her short film Te Ao o te Tuturuatu received the Best Young Film-maker Award. The film ...]]> https://happyzine.co.nz/2015/08/25/twelve-year-old-kiwi-wins-award-at-japan-wildlife-film-festival/feed/ 0 https://happyzine.co.nz/2015/08/20/new-zealand-to-send-seven-young-delegates-to-global-ag-summit/ https://happyzine.co.nz/2015/08/20/new-zealand-to-send-seven-young-delegates-to-global-ag-summit/#comments Thu, 20 Aug 2015 00:28:12 +0000 https://happyzine.co.nz/?p=28081   Auckland, 2015 – Seven forward-thinking and passionate young people have been selected to represent New Zealand at a summit focused on solving one of the world’s most important issues – how to feed a growing ...]]> https://happyzine.co.nz/2015/08/20/new-zealand-to-send-seven-young-delegates-to-global-ag-summit/feed/ 0