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=4.3.10 https://happyzine.co.nz/2016/05/22/new-york-expert-says-parks-are-for-mental-health-and-strengthening-community-as-well-as-physical-wellness/ https://happyzine.co.nz/2016/05/22/new-york-expert-says-parks-are-for-mental-health-and-strengthening-community-as-well-as-physical-wellness/#comments Sat, 21 May 2016 16:00:02 +0000 https://happyzine.co.nz/?p=29960 Liveable cities need experience-building parks City parks are where memories are made, couples fall in love and children grow up – according to New York City’s visionary park chief, who says well-planned open spaces encourage meaningful ...]]> https://happyzine.co.nz/2016/05/22/new-york-expert-says-parks-are-for-mental-health-and-strengthening-community-as-well-as-physical-wellness/feed/ 0 https://happyzine.co.nz/2016/04/09/aussie-green-offices-top-three-million-square-metres/ https://happyzine.co.nz/2016/04/09/aussie-green-offices-top-three-million-square-metres/#comments Fri, 08 Apr 2016 16:00:17 +0000 https://happyzine.co.nz/?p=29729 Ok Kiwis, in the light hearted spirit of competition, here’s an other excellent reason to get serious about taking the lead in climate friendly action! Charlotte.   Green offices top three million square metres Australian offices are taking ...]]> https://happyzine.co.nz/2016/04/09/aussie-green-offices-top-three-million-square-metres/feed/ 0 https://happyzine.co.nz/2016/03/26/french-man-aims-to-become-first-to-complete-zero-carbon-flight-across-the-atlantic/ https://happyzine.co.nz/2016/03/26/french-man-aims-to-become-first-to-complete-zero-carbon-flight-across-the-atlantic/#comments Fri, 25 Mar 2016 15:00:21 +0000 https://happyzine.co.nz/?p=29662 Inhabitat.com report that French scientist, former yachtsman, pilot Raphael Dinelli is seeking to make history by completing the first zero-carbon trans-Atlantic flight this June.  He’s flying a hybrid plane powered by solar energy and biofuels.   ]]> https://happyzine.co.nz/2016/03/26/french-man-aims-to-become-first-to-complete-zero-carbon-flight-across-the-atlantic/feed/ 0 https://happyzine.co.nz/2016/03/10/sydney-makes-massive-changes-for-the-climate-and-inspires-us-to-get-creative-and-commit-to-climate-love-here-in-aotearoa/ https://happyzine.co.nz/2016/03/10/sydney-makes-massive-changes-for-the-climate-and-inspires-us-to-get-creative-and-commit-to-climate-love-here-in-aotearoa/#comments Wed, 09 Mar 2016 15:00:23 +0000 https://happyzine.co.nz/?p=29581 By Charlotte Squire The City of Sydney has gone gloriously green. I’m talking bright green, think fluro. They’re investing hundreds of millions in their mission to cut greenhouse gas emissions in their local government area by ...]]> https://happyzine.co.nz/2016/03/10/sydney-makes-massive-changes-for-the-climate-and-inspires-us-to-get-creative-and-commit-to-climate-love-here-in-aotearoa/feed/ 0 https://happyzine.co.nz/2016/03/07/world-first-climate-conscious-app-gives-kiwis-a-powerful-choice/ https://happyzine.co.nz/2016/03/07/world-first-climate-conscious-app-gives-kiwis-a-powerful-choice/#comments Sun, 06 Mar 2016 23:06:43 +0000 https://happyzine.co.nz/?p=29554 Innovative power company Flick Electric Co. has launched a world-first app – called Choice! – that gives Kiwis unprecedented information about the carbon impact of the electricity we are using, in real time. The app ...]]> https://happyzine.co.nz/2016/03/07/world-first-climate-conscious-app-gives-kiwis-a-powerful-choice/feed/ 0 https://happyzine.co.nz/2016/02/25/climate-friendly-sydney-residents-recycle-epic-amount-of-batteries/ https://happyzine.co.nz/2016/02/25/climate-friendly-sydney-residents-recycle-epic-amount-of-batteries/#comments Wed, 24 Feb 2016 15:00:54 +0000 https://happyzine.co.nz/?p=29492 Sydneysiders switched on for battery recycling – City of Sydney Sydneysiders have recycled enough household batteries to power a family washing machine for three-and-a-half years, since a trial began at the City of Sydney’s e-waste drop-off ...]]> https://happyzine.co.nz/2016/02/25/climate-friendly-sydney-residents-recycle-epic-amount-of-batteries/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/2015/11/12/urban-forest-cleans-air-better-than-cutting-traffic-in-climate-friendly-sydney/ https://happyzine.co.nz/2015/11/12/urban-forest-cleans-air-better-than-cutting-traffic-in-climate-friendly-sydney/#comments Thu, 12 Nov 2015 03:24:57 +0000 https://happyzine.co.nz/?p=28801 UTS researchers have found that the City of Sydney’s plans to increase tree canopy by 50 per cent could have a bigger impact on reducing air pollution than a reduction in traffic. The year-long study, in ...]]> https://happyzine.co.nz/2015/11/12/urban-forest-cleans-air-better-than-cutting-traffic-in-climate-friendly-sydney/feed/ 0