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June 15th 2009

June 15, 2009 – 5:33 pm |

 

KIA ORA KOUTOU – WELCOME TO THE HAPPYZINE COMMUNITY. 
 

Editor’s Pick:

 

Have you checked out the People’s Times yet?  This New Zealand made website is a news site, for community.  Sort of like Scoop, …

June 8th 2009

June 8, 2009 – 5:31 pm |

 

KIA ORA KOUTOU – WELCOME TO THE HAPPYZINE COMMUNITY. 
 

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I first met her when she became my little sister’s midwife.  She breezed in with an easy smile and helped my sister feel totally comfortable within minutes.  She taught my sister about …

June 1st 2009

June 1, 2009 – 5:30 pm |

Editor’s Pick:
Do you love a good old fashioned challenge to stimulate your mind and apply your powers of positive thinking to?  Here’s an opportunity to create some positive change for New Zealand’s wild horses.  Consider …

May 25th, 2009

May 25, 2009 – 5:28 pm |

 

KIA ORA KOUTOU – WELCOME TO THE HAPPYZINE COMMUNITY. 
 

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‘Give it a go, bro’ … this slogan was the key concept that came out of an eutrepreneurial summit designed to produce five ideas for boosting national …

May 18th, 2009

May 18, 2009 – 5:25 pm |

 

KIA ORA KOUTOU – WELCOME TO THE HAPPYZINE COMMUNITY. 
 

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How to make a strong point about a controversial political issue:  come at it from an unexpected angle, for example a music video.  That’s how they’re doing …

May 11th, 2009

May 11, 2009 – 5:25 pm |

 

KIA ORA KOUTOU – WELCOME TO THE HAPPYZINE COMMUNITY. 
 

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“Oh the joy of a life purpose lived!” These words are from Erin Cole-Baker’s myspace page.  This week I would like to celebrate this …

May 4th, 2009

May 4, 2009 – 5:23 pm |

 

KIA ORA KOUTOU – WELCOME TO THE HAPPYZINE COMMUNITY. 
 

 
 
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New Zealand Music Month is upon us once more
and this event just gets bigger and bigger.  Check out the site and find out what’s going …

April 27th, 2009

April 27, 2009 – 5:22 pm |

 

KIA ORA KOUTOU – WELCOME TO THE HAPPYZINE COMMUNITY. 
 

 
 
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I love discovering happy, active elders and this  week I want to draw attention to a blog by Kiwi Kevin Roberts – CEO of Saatchi and …

April 20th, 2009

April 20, 2009 – 5:20 pm |

 

KIA ORA KOUTOU – WELCOME TO THE HAPPYZINE COMMUNITY. 
 

 
 
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Ok, so it may seem I’m Weka obsessed… and, well, maybe I am.  They’re just so cheeky and trusting and it’s hilarious when they steal other …

April 13th, 2009

April 13, 2009 – 5:19 pm |

 

KIA ORA KOUTOU – WELCOME TO THE HAPPYZINE COMMUNITY. 
 

 
 
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I think they’re gorgeous!  New Zealand’s beloved Topp Twins, the lesbian comedy and music duo from down-on-the-farm in Huntly, are now featuring in their own documentary film (which has had …

April 6th, 2009

April 6, 2009 – 5:18 pm |

 

KIA ORA KOUTOU – WELCOME TO THE HAPPYZINE COMMUNITY. 
 

Dear Charlotte,
 
I’ve discovered Happyzine just in time! There has been an overwhelming glut of bad news for months, which takes it toll on even a natural …

March 30th, 2009

March 30, 2009 – 5:17 pm |

 

KIA ORA KOUTOU – WELCOME TO THE HAPPYZINE COMMUNITY. 
 

 
 
 
 

 
 
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Earth Hour 2009 was quite a thrill for me (one reason being that as a Mummy I got to do it at home with my …

March 23rd, 2009

March 23, 2009 – 5:16 pm |

 

KIA ORA KOUTOU – WELCOME TO THE HAPPYZINE COMMUNITY. 
 

 
 
 
 

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Remember the Weka?  I do!  I have fond childhood memories of this feisty flightless bird making their presence known at our bach in Para …

March 16th, 2009

March 16, 2009 – 5:13 pm |

 

KIA ORA KOUTOU – WELCOME TO THE HAPPYZINE COMMUNITY. 
 

 
 
 
 

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After decades of effort, DoC has suceeded in helping the Kakapo population surpass 100 birds (NZPA).  I find it incredibly inspiring that a government department hung in …

March 9th, 2009

March 9, 2009 – 5:12 pm |

 

KIA ORA KOUTOU – WELCOME TO THE HAPPYZINE COMMUNITY. 
 

 
 
 
 

Editor’s Pick:
‘Sharing‘ was the theme in a recent blog by Kiwi CEO of Saatchi and Saatchi – Kevin Roberts.   He says that sharing is the way of …

February 23rd, 2009

February 23, 2009 – 5:10 pm |

 

KIA ORA – WELCOME TO THE HAPPYZINE COMMUNITY. 
 
 
 
 

Editor’s Pick:
For all the drama in the news this week, some media also inspired hope.  I loved an article the NZ Herald ran:  EcoTown Is Where Happiness Blooms.  Why? Because …

February 16th, 2009

February 16, 2009 – 5:09 pm |

 

Editor’s Pick:
Music – ahh, balm to the soul, particularly Tina Bridgman’s.  She sent this link out to the world and when I tuned in, I switched to calm mode.  You can check her out  on You Tube.  …

February 9th, 2009

February 9, 2009 – 5:08 pm |

 

Editor’s Pick:
What’s good in New Zealand at the moment?  My pick is Waitangi Day.  Celebrated world wide, I’ve seen plenty of highlights worth reiterating in the media since Friday.  Maori Party Co-Leader Tariana Turia shared some seriously inspiring words …

December 2008 ‘Wealth’

December 1, 2008 – 5:05 pm |

December 2008         ‘Wealth’ 

 
 
 
“Shoe Foundations” – Pastel  
 By Doti Young

 
 
Happyzine (which rhymes with ‘magazine’)is for the dreamers and optimists of this world.  It is a positive news electronic magazine with strong roots in Aotearoa/ New Zealand.  

Editorial
Wealth. What’s your little slice …

October 2008 ‘Courage’

October 1, 2008 – 4:59 pm |

October 2008
‘Courage’ 

 
 
Shane Te Ruki – Ika A Whero

 
 
Happyzine (which rhymes with ‘magazine’)is for the dreamers and optimists of this world.  It is a positive news electronic magazine with strong roots in Aotearoa/ New Zealand.  

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Editorial

 
Charlotte Squire
Editor
Happyzine

 
It takes courage to …

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