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Kitten therapy
By Annabel McAleer • August 19, 2010 • 0 comments
Oil spills, extinction, climate change, old-school politicians, economic collapse … sometimes I feel like taking a shower after reading the news, in hopes of washing off all the negativity. But after reading all that, who could bear to use the extra hot water? Never fear: the internet may allow us to read diabolical environmental news from around the world—but it's also full of cute animal videos. We've collected some of the best: think of them as a shower for your brain. Spend five minutes watching these clips, and we guarantee you'll feel much better about the world. More …
Road trip north? Here's where to eat!
By Annabel McAleer • August 13, 2010 • 0 comments
If you're into slow food or smart tourism, take part in the public voting for the Manaakitanga Awards (Rodney District’s hospitality and tourism awards). The list of finalists is the definitive list of stop-and-have-a-bite points for your next jaunt north of Auckland. More …
The global warming 'debate'—in pictures
By Annabel McAleer • August 3, 2010 • 3 comments
I've not noticed it in New Zealand media too much recently—maybe because it seems no one has been writing much about climate change recently—but it's definitely a huge problem in the US and UK: the over-reporting of climate change controversies in the media. This graphic neatly shows the gulf between public perception (in the US) and scientific consensus, with the media screwing things up in the middle. More …
25 years since the Rainbow Warrior was sunk
By Annabel McAleer • July 7, 2010 • 11 comments
This Saturday marks the 25th anniversary of the bombing of the Rainbow Warrior. Here are some ideas for how you can commemorate the occasion ... and, if you'll excuse the awkward transition, there's also a great prize to be won! More …
And the 2010 Intrepid Volunteer of the Year Award goes to…
By Annabel McAleer • June 9, 2010 • 5 comments
Darryl Pascoe from StarJam!
Charities from all over the country nominated their top volunteers for the 2010 Intrepid Travel NZ Volunteer Awards, over 7,000 people voted for their favourites, and the overall winner Darryl was chosen from seven unbelievably inspiring candidates. Here's the full list of winners, and some pictures from the night. More …
Pure Futures spawns great ideas
By Annabel McAleer • June 4, 2010 • 0 comments
The very cool Pure Futures project is gathering together change-making New Zealanders—and a lot of their change-making ideas are about making New Zealand a brighter green kind of country. The Pure Futures project will help their projects get get attention—and possibly connections and money. Here are a few of our favourite entries, and a link so you can go and vote yourself—or enter a project of your own. More …
7 questions about the BP oil spill
By Annabel McAleer • June 3, 2010 • 4 comments
As the BP oil spill into the Gulf of Mexico flows into its sixth week, losing around 150 million barrels of oil so far, the New Zealand government has announced off-shore oil exploration will begin on the East Coast. Here are seven things you should know about the BP oil spill—including what you can do about it. More …
The Goodies take it to the telly
By Annabel McAleer • May 10, 2010 • 5 comments
Industry gossip has it that these days, the vast majority of students you'll find at journalism school are there to get their faces on telly rather than their words in print. That certainly wasn't the case for me or Sarah! So when Campbell Live came looking for 'wastebusters' for a story about whether Kiwi businesses were recycling as well as we all are at home, we were both a little bit nervous. Turned out there was nothing to worry about. Click through for the clip! More …
Make your own eco-fabric
By Annabel McAleer • April 28, 2010 • 1 comments
In the current issue of Good, we list some great suppliers of stunning eco-friendly textiles in New Zealand. But what about designing your own organic fabric? The Spoonflower website makes it easy—and one talented Kiwi designer is already using it. More …
Voting now open for the 2010 NZ Volunteers Awards
By The Goodies • April 27, 2010 • 0 comments
A million Kiwis roll up their sleeves every year and volunteer for a charitable cause. Now it's your turn to help them by voting in the 2010 Intrepid Travel NZ Volunteer Awards. More …
Comedy therapy: festival now on!
By Annabel McAleer • April 26, 2010 • 0 comments
I love this time of year. Sure, I've got a massive cold and winter's about to set in for the long haul … but who can be depressed about all that when the Comedy Festival is in town? Here's my picks, with a few comedy clips to cheer up a Monday morning.
Right: Josie Long is marvellous! Photo by salimfadhley @ Flickr More …
Saving Kiwi women from cervical cancer
By Annabel McAleer • April 19, 2010 • 2 comments
A smear test might have saved my life—but many other women aren't so lucky. Here's how the WONS charity saves Kiwi women's lives, and how you can join its glitzy 21st birthday party ball! More …
It's Earth Day on Thursday!
By Annabel McAleer • April 16, 2010 • 2 comments
The 40th annual Earth Day is on Thursday, April 22nd. In North America, Earth Day is a huge deal—so why not celebrate it in New Zealand?
Business-owners: are you up for our Earth Day challenge? More …
Good wants you!
By The Goodies • April 15, 2010 • 3 comments
Have you slowed down your life? Stepped off the treadmill? Downshifted your career or downsized your home in favour of more freedom? Good is keen to hear your story! Leave a comment or drop us an email telling us a bit about what you've done to change your life—you might even be featured in an upcoming issue. More …
A note about the glossy Good cover
By Annabel McAleer • April 12, 2010 • 1 comments
The gloss vs matt cover debate raged when we experimented with a glossy cover for Good in early 2009. Reader feedback was loud and clear: a matt cover just looks more Good. So what's the latest issue doing with a gloss cover? Well, it was a stuff-up at the printers actually—and it won't be happening again! More …
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