I noticed you today, you were the one cleaning the streets in the early morning, you were the parent rushing in after the bell had rung with the forgotten lunchbox, you were the one walking the elderly man around slowly, you were the three teachers with the young children all in high-vis jackets going into […]
“I just hope that instead of being fearful of the unknown that people simply talk to each other; welcome the new person on the street and reach out to them as it’s not easy being new”. At Happylocal, we like to shine a light on those who are running community organisations, events and groups that […]
Fast and furious February calls for some serious handbrake action to try claw back that Summer holiday state of relaxation. I did a couple of RADICAL experiences (well for me) this month. I tried a fast for the first time and I sat in my comfy chair on the deck in the sun for an […]
2017 did not start well for my family. No we weren’t in a car accident or didn’t make a bad financial decision. Instead, we lost a baby to miscarriage. We tried to conceive for the majority of last year and carried the little cherub for 3 months. I’m not telling you this to gain attention […]
Helloooo 2017 – and it’s nearly the end of January already! How are you doing so far? Are you a resolutions kind of person or does change or personal pursuits happen for you sporadically throughout the year? One of my focuses for the year is testing out and experimenting as to whether certain experiences or […]
Only 4 more sleeps until Christmas Day and for some of you this will be bringing suffocating feelings of anxiety, stress, isolation and even depression. This is meant to be the season of great joy, when family and friends come together to make memories and share in the highs or lows of the year that […]
It’s the season for over indulgence and we know you Happylocals enjoy a fine tipple and nibble! Therefore, we’ve put together a quick list of what’s on to tempt your tastebuds… Have you visited O Cider yet? Their Tasting Shed is open Wednesday – Sunday from 10am – 5pm. Grab a group and get to […]
” I don’t think you can have to much charity, or too much giving or too much kindness” The latest community hero we’d love to shine the light on is Brigitte from Arms of Angels. This local lady is tirelessly doing so much for local families who are struggling right now. As we all come […]
On Friday, hundreds of enthusiastic, tech-savvy entrepreneurs and wantrepreneurs descended on Q Theatre in Auckland for The Leap. The Leap was hosted by Robett Hollis and Andrew Ferdinando, looking to bring together impressive speakers from around New Zealand and create a forum for individuals to network with their peers. Usually these types of events are […]
The next hero to feature in our blog is Campbell Hill, one of the team behind charity Good Neighbour. Good Neighbour is about creating a sense of community through inspiring people to work together to make our neighbourhoods great places to live. A team that really walks the talk, an example for us all to […]