Happyzine Because good news makes a difference 2017-01-29T18:35:44Z https://happyzine.co.nz/feed/atom/ WordPress Charlotte https://happyzine.co.nz <![CDATA[SOLD: Beautiful Happyzine]]> https://happyzine.co.nz/?p=30199 2017-01-29T18:35:44Z 2016-10-31T18:58:23Z Happyzine has been sold! More information soon … Ever thought about running a good news website? Here’s your chance. Happyzine.co.nz has been a force for the positive for the last nine years in New Zealand, sharing good ...]]> 0 Charlotte https://happyzine.co.nz <![CDATA[How ’bout a Spring Fling with Happyzine?]]> https://happyzine.co.nz/?p=30195 2016-09-18T20:20:34Z 2016-09-18T20:20:34Z Happy compost leads to a happy life. Join our happy little community here. ]]> 0 Charlotte https://happyzine.co.nz <![CDATA[Christchurch walking festival offers 50 different stroll options]]> https://happyzine.co.nz/?p=30188 2016-09-18T20:20:53Z 2016-09-15T08:30:05Z The Breeze Walking Festival is back for 2016, and it’s bigger than ever before.   With over 50 walks, the festival has almost doubled in size and has something for all ages and abilities. From child-friendly strolls ...]]> 0 Charlotte https://happyzine.co.nz <![CDATA[Great Kererū Count takes to the skies]]> https://happyzine.co.nz/?p=30185 2016-09-18T20:21:01Z 2016-09-15T08:26:52Z The Great Kererū Count takes flight Friday September 116 and New Zealanders across the county are asked to keep their eyes on the skies to help build up a comprehensive picture of where our native pigeon ...]]> 0 Charlotte https://happyzine.co.nz <![CDATA[Happyzine Hour – Takaka – once a month, starting September 30th]]> https://happyzine.co.nz/?p=30182 2016-09-10T07:39:31Z 2016-09-10T07:39:31Z ]]> 0 Charlotte https://happyzine.co.nz <![CDATA[Get walking to support those with dementia!]]> https://happyzine.co.nz/?p=30174 2016-09-10T07:38:18Z 2016-09-10T07:38:18Z Alzheimers Auckland is calling for people to join their annual Walk for Dementia at 9.30am on the 18th of September at Tamaki Reserve, Mission Bay. The 5km long fundraising walk is always a fantastic and fun ...]]> 0 Charlotte https://happyzine.co.nz <![CDATA[Finalists announced for 2016 NZI Sustainable Business Network Awards]]> https://happyzine.co.nz/?p=30171 2016-09-15T08:27:19Z 2016-09-07T01:33:20Z Judges for the 2016 NZI Sustainable Business Network Awards have announced the line-up of finalists. CEO of the Sustainable Business Network (SBN) Rachel Brown says these organisations and individuals are leading the transformation to a more ...]]> 0 Charlotte https://happyzine.co.nz <![CDATA[Solutions focus: How iNaturalist could make a difference for the planet and replace Pokemon Go this Conservation Week]]> https://happyzine.co.nz/?p=30166 2016-09-10T06:51:38Z 2016-08-16T07:20:32Z I’m standing on a dirt road pointing my phone at a cheeky little creature as I try to catch it on my iPhone screen. The toddler on my back and the dog at my side ...]]> 0 Charlotte https://happyzine.co.nz <![CDATA[Look for the good every day and build a vibrant life]]> https://happyzine.co.nz/?p=30162 2016-08-09T19:45:47Z 2016-08-09T19:45:47Z Hi, Charlotte here. This morning the Happyzine Kea group are pondering this question. It’s amazing what you find in your life when you look for the good, no matter how tough things seem. Questions like ...]]> 0 Charlotte https://happyzine.co.nz <![CDATA[Community rally to help young orca on the North Island’s east coast]]> https://happyzine.co.nz/?p=30158 2016-08-12T21:38:38Z 2016-08-09T16:00:41Z A baby orca separated from its family is the focus of a rescue mission uniting University of Canterbury marine scientists, DOC staff, local Iwi and residents on the North Island’s east coast.   Marine mammal scientist Dr ...]]> 0 Charlotte https://happyzine.co.nz <![CDATA[NZ’s largest litter clean up is set to take place from September 12-18th.]]> https://happyzine.co.nz/?p=30153 2016-08-09T19:46:28Z 2016-08-08T16:00:07Z Registrations are now open for Keep New Zealand Beautiful’s annual clean up week. Taking place in September each year this is the biggest national clean up initiative to take place on the calendar in New ...]]> 0 Charlotte https://happyzine.co.nz <![CDATA[Out of the man cave and into the men’s shed in Naenae]]> https://happyzine.co.nz/?p=30150 2016-08-16T07:21:09Z 2016-08-07T16:00:16Z The MenzShed Naenae is a hive of activity, providing a space and tools for members to work either individually or together on projects.  The members focus on wood work, making wooden toys, providing firewood and ...]]> 0 Charlotte https://happyzine.co.nz <![CDATA[Deaf can access olympic games thanks to new captioning services]]> https://happyzine.co.nz/?p=30139 2016-08-16T07:21:20Z 2016-08-05T16:00:59Z Able’s captioning service will bring all Kiwis to the finish line   For the first time ever, Able are offering captioning services for free-to-air coverage of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games on Prime, making the games ...]]> 0 Charlotte https://happyzine.co.nz <![CDATA[Kiwi bosses invited to join silent leadership challenge today!]]> https://happyzine.co.nz/?p=30136 2016-08-16T07:21:33Z 2016-08-04T16:00:28Z CE of The National Foundation for the Deaf, Louise Carroll, is challenging all CE’s to support their family members, friends, colleagues and staff who are hard-of-hearing by participating in The National Foundation for the Deaf ...]]> 0 Charlotte https://happyzine.co.nz <![CDATA[Shell Chapel the winner of Tiny Huts comp in Christchurch]]> https://happyzine.co.nz/?p=30133 2016-08-04T20:09:17Z 2016-08-03T16:00:22Z A Shell Chapel, a Mini Marae and a Turret are among the five winning ‘Tiny Huts’ designs that will be built in New Brighton. The winners were announced at New Brighton Mall this afternoon. Each ...]]> 0 Charlotte https://happyzine.co.nz <![CDATA[Urban forest to grow for National Tree Day in Sydney]]> https://happyzine.co.nz/?p=30130 2016-08-04T20:09:31Z 2016-08-02T16:00:14Z Volunteers can help expand Sydney’s green, cool canopy for National Tree Day by planting over 2,000 native seedlings at Jubilee Park in Glebe today, Sunday 31 July. This year is Planet Ark’s 21st National Tree Day ...]]> 0 Charlotte https://happyzine.co.nz <![CDATA[Outlook for Someday film comp helps Kiwi youth focus on sustainability]]> https://happyzine.co.nz/?p=30127 2016-08-04T20:09:44Z 2016-08-01T16:00:17Z 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 ...]]> 0 Charlotte https://happyzine.co.nz <![CDATA[Expert encourages public to adopt permaculture approach to rivers in the Hutt]]> https://happyzine.co.nz/?p=30124 2016-08-04T20:10:01Z 2016-07-31T09:42:21Z Expert urges new way to appreciate Hutt River While many Lower Hutt residents love the Hutt River, they can take it for granted. Next Monday an international expert will urge residents to look at Hutt River in ...]]> 0 Charlotte https://happyzine.co.nz <![CDATA[Paraparaumu named New Zealand’s most neighbourly town]]> https://happyzine.co.nz/?p=30119 2016-07-31T19:37:46Z 2016-07-18T16:00:09Z Paraparaumu has topped more than 100 towns and cities across the country to win the first ever Neighbours Day Aotearoa Town of the Year title.   The title recognises the efforts Paraparaumu residents made to help turn ...]]> 0 Charlotte https://happyzine.co.nz <![CDATA[Koha café concept a hit in Naenae]]> https://happyzine.co.nz/?p=30116 2016-08-16T07:21:49Z 2016-07-17T16:00:33Z A community project offering affordable healthy lunches in the Lower Hutt suburb of Taita has become so popular it has expanded to neighbouring Naenae where it has also been embraced. The Koha Café, run by community ...]]> 0