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Some awesome news. Kickstarter, the world’s largest funding platform for creative projects is opening up New Zealand-based projects from November 13. “In August we announced that Kickstarter would soon open up to projects based in Australia and New Zealand for the first time,” says Michael McGregor, creator, Kickstarter. “Today ... keep reading
Written by Celsias this month, about Business & Biodiversity, Finance & Money, Industry & Business, Innovation
The Sustainable Electricity Association of New Zealand (SEANZ) today welcomed the Green Party’s clean energy proposals, designed to drive the uptake of distributed generation and help New Zealand meet its 90% renewable 2025 target. Brendan Winitana, Chairman of SEANZ says that while New Zealand’s solar energy sector is ... keep reading
Written by Celsias this month, about Clean Technologies, Innovation, Lifestyle & Behavior, Politics & Government
Valeo is inviting engineering students to take part in the global Valeo Innovation Challenge. The goal is to design equipment that, between now and 2030, will make the car more intelligent and intuitive. Participants can signup now For the initial selection rounds, engineering students are to develop bold, revolutionary ... keep reading
Written by Celsias this month, about Design, Innovation, Transport
Micro apartments or micro housing has been a popular concept in the last few years, what with developers, designers, architects and practically everyone constantly looking for new solutions to housing in lieu of rising populations and decreasing urban space. The concept certainly isn’t new and, in Japan, there’s ... keep reading
Written by PSFK/Leah Gonzalez last month, about Architecture, Design, Innovation, Lifestyle & Behavior
Properties with enhanced green credentials will have increased marketability, as property investors and businesses become increasingly more knowledgeable about the environmental and social impacts of the built environment, according to a new report The report, Creating a Better World: The Case For Green Buildings, by UK investment company M&G ... keep reading
Written by Edie/Leigh Stringer last month, about Architecture, Design, Green energy, Innovation (1 comment)
The ‘Start Something New’ IKEA ad is actually kind of lovely. It stars an older man changing his life after he buys a folding red IKEA chair. The ad was filmed by Spanish director Pep Bosch, who has won a number of Cannes Lions and worked on campaigns for Audi ... keep reading
Written by Celsias last month, about Advertising, Consumerism, Design, Innovation, Intellectual Property
General Motors has donated an additional 2,000 yards of scrap vehicle sound-absorption material to a nonprofit that uses the material to insulate coats that transform into sleeping bags for the homeless. GM’s donation keeps materials out of landfills and will help insulate about 400 coats , according to the ... keep reading
Written by Environmental Leader last month, about Children and Families, Corporate Citizenship, Corporate Social Responsibility, Industry & Business, Innovation, Recycling
Access to New Zealand’s stunning Tasman Glacier is once again possible as tourism operator Glacier Explorers opens for summer business this week Guides and guests took to the Tasman Glacier Terminal Lake on Saturday (14 September) aboard the company’s Mac Boats, surrounded by around 50 icebergs of varying ... keep reading
Written by Celsias last month, about Innovation, Lifestyle & Behavior, Travel
As heads of state get ready for the United Nations General Assembly in two weeks, the second World Happiness Report further strengthens the case that well-being should be a critical component of how the world measures its economic and social development. and raises the question of how governments can increase ... keep reading
Written by Celsias last month, about Children and Families, Innovation, Politics & Government, Population
Mary Jo Kaplan, a visiting Ian Axford fellow from Rhode Island, USA has called on the New Zealand Government to develop a social enterprise policy and strategy, for a burgeoning sector that seeks to solve societal problems using business. After conducting an in-‐depth study, Kaplan, from Brown University, said ... keep reading
Written by Carlos Chambers last month, about Charity, Industry & Business, Innovation, Intellectual Property
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