Articles tagged with: good news
This is what I moved here for.
You know that saying ‘it takes a community to raise a child’? Let me reassure you. In bold type. It’s true.
If anyone thought they could ace the whole …
Today I ran. Did I run for love? Yes. Did I run for the sheer joy of being able to run? Yes. Did I run for freedom, for free expression of my firey energy and …
Join Popular Archeologist artist Dugal McKinnon and cocurator Mark Amery for a closer look at Popular Archeology this Friday lunchtime. Dugal will talk about the creation of the piece and its context as a sound …
Happiness. We all know it comes from within. Right? There’s a book I have called ‘The Astonishing Power of Emotions‘ by Abraham Hicks. It draws attention to the significance of our emotions, and …
When in doubt, bake ginger nuts.
Today it hit me. I’ve moved to Golden Bay and left my old life behind. Whispers of sadness crept through my heart, through the excitement and the joy of relocating, …
TODAY’S GOOD NEWS →
Born to be a Green Guru – Founder of Earth 2000 started young
Thank you, Iceland. Now I can hear a thrush – Every cloud has a silver lining
Honesty appreciated – …
Today, two small yet significant events made me smile – just little things, yet definitely worth ‘writing [to you] about’. Firstly, check out this harvest! How blessed am I? And that box of tomatoes and …
This tip for success is one of utmost importance… Listen to your gut!
I am not referring to the grumbling noises when you haven’t had your breakfast; I am referring to your intuition, that physical urge …
Tonight I attended the must-do of Golden Bay culture – a pot luck at my friend Fi’s house.
It was a small affair, unlike some of the humungous pot-lucks I’ve attended here where dozens of …
Well. The first thing that I want to say is our house is silent and WITHOUT A TV! Ahhh! This is something I’ve decided to do for the year. DVDs are allowed, …
The Low Down – I’ve moved to back Golden Bay – my original home. Over the next 365 days I’m going to blog about my year in Golden Bay, raising my gorgeous son Kahu, and …
Please add your own good news headlines in the comments section below – and help inspire our people to create a positive future!
Ford Eco-Route: The Most Fuel-Efficient Path From A to B – Third …
“If you are cold, tea will warm you; If you are too heated, it will cool you;
If you are depressed, it will cheer you; If you are excited, it will calm you.”
(William E. Gladstone, British …
“Beginning today, treat everyone you meet as if they were going to be dead by midnight. Extend to them all the care, kindness and understanding you can muster, and do it with no thought of …
This is the second in a series by Charlotte Squire on Sustainable Environmentalism.
Go on, enjoy the process! You deserve to feel good while you create an exciting environmental future
I’ve got news for you: it’s O.K. …
1. What is Now Future?
Now Future is a partnership between Sophie Jerram and Dugal McKinnon. We aim to create and promote art projects that address fundamental and philosophical issues regarding human relationships with the planet, …
People often ask me about mindset and my philosophy. They ask me about what it takes to be successful in their endeavours. Over the next few blogs I will share a few secrets with you …
The ‘Relay for Life’ has become something of an institution in New Zealand. Since its inaugural launch in Palmerston North in 2001, Relay for Life has touched the lives of many and has gathered a …
For years now I have been under the misconception that Greymouth and Greytown were indeed named for their eternal greyness – all rain and melancholy. But the 2010 Kiwi Diary informs me that they were …
Tips for Success: Be Generous – Serena Star-Leonard is creating a passive income in one year
Wow! The Large Hadron Collider actually works – Excitement – and relief – as Collider finally smashes atoms
The Holy Post …
A unique new long-term health research initiative is being launched in the Bay of Plenty with the aim of finding out why some people live longer than others.
The Western Bay of Plenty Primary Health Organisation …
This morning I was thinking about Easter and what I was going to write for the MondayMotivator. The phrase ‘new beginnings’ popped into my head.
The question I asked myself was: “Is Easter about new beginnings?”
Someone …
In a first-off for Wellington’s CBD, artists and property developers are working hand in hand to fill empty commercial sites through a new project, Letting Space.
This visual arts project, funded by Creative New Zealand and …
The Banana Coast Credit Union .
Sounds like an ordinary kind of bank ….if you live in banana growing county
But this was no ordinary bank. Or perhaps to clarify things….. this was no ordinary Bank …
One of the great things I get for winning Happyzine’s DreamtoReality competition is a life coach for the year, to keep me on track and help me work around the obstacles that I will no …
PLC student’s determination inspirational – making the best of the life she treasures
Hope and a telescope enthrall Gaza stargazers -Suleiman shares his blessings with underprivileged children
FIFA Brings Hope to Poor Children Through World Cup – …
(1400hrs Sunday 28 March) – After kicking off in New Zealand at 8.30pm last night (local time) Earth Hour is still in full swing as the global lights out event sweeps across all the world’s …
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As you may know, I’m establishing a venture to create rooftop gardens on top of inner city buildings so that the people who live and work in them have some green space in which they …
Once upon a time, back in around 2001, I applied for a job with Jim Gilchrist from Team One. Some of you may know Jim.
Jim said to me, very kindly ” I love you Pat …
Winners of Earth Hour’s eco-design competition announced
Last month creative design students from Massey University in Wellington spent three frantic days dreaming up ways to save the planet – with a new take on the humble …
Brisbane youth dance to the silent disco craze sweeping Europe
March 23 2010
Brisbane’s young people will get a surreal taste of the silent disco craze when Brisbane City Council stages its first ever Silent DJ Party …
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Global conservation organisation WWF has teamed up with Powershop to today launch a free online tool to help Kiwis reduce …
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Ellen presents gay teen scholarship – Talk show host Ellen DeGeneres presented US$30,000 towards the college education …
On Saturday March 13th one of the most beautiful stretches of coastline hosted over one hundred people taking part in the World Naked Bike Ride, the longest running global protest where clothing is optional. The …
My decrepit old laptop turned into a wide variety of locally grown vegetables. And new hems and mended holes on my favourite corduroy pants. And a month’s supply of firewood from a neighbour’s woodlot.
Interesting alchemy. …
There are many crafty types out there who will happily sit at home/ in a café/ in the Doctor’s waiting room with their needles and yarns at the ready; creating delightful, often functional and highly …
Two leading lights of New Zealand film, Taika Waititi (Director, Boy, Two Cars One Night, Eagle vs. Shark) and Lizzie Gillett (Producer, The Age of Stupid), are joining stars from around the world as ambassadors …
When you share your dreams with the world, the amount of unexpected support that flows to you is astounding. Until recently, I didn’t like sharing my goals and fantasies with other people. I think this …
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Wellywood Sign Generator – write your own message on Wellington’s hills
Ben and …