Listen again to the lovely two super-humans; Jenny and Kareena, from The Misprint Co.! The Misprint Co. make good-looking notebooks out of your waste paper. Their recent emergence as finalists in the Wellington Low Carbon Challenge 2016 means they're currently closing in on a PledgeMe campaign to expand their business and do even more good things for Aotearoa. Their ultimate mission is to help New Zealand close-loop our waste streams.

Listen again to the lovely two super-humans; Jenny and Kareena, from The Misprint Co.! The Misprint Co. make good-looking notebooks out of your waste paper. Their recent emergence as finalists in the Wellington Low Carbon Challenge 2016 means they're currently closing in on a PledgeMe campaign to expand their business and do even more good things for Aotearoa. Their ultimate mission is to help New Zealand close-loop our waste streams.

For refugees arriving in New Zealand, finding work is one of the most challenging aspects of resettling in a new country. Language barriers and the lack of local experience means it can be very difficult to find the right training or job opportunities. Pomegranate Kitchen offers catering services and delivers delicious meals prepared by former refugees to central Wellington workplaces. We speak to one of the founders; the fantastic Rebecca, to find out more.

For refugees arriving in New Zealand, finding work is one of the most challenging aspects of resettling in a new country. Language barriers and the lack of local experience means it can be very difficult to find the right training or job opportunities. Pomegranate Kitchen offers catering services and delivers delicious meals prepared by former refugees to central Wellington workplaces. We speak to one of the founders; the fantastic Rebecca, to find out more.

Emma and Ellie from Peace Action Wellington chat about recent and future peace campaigns. We discuss their protest bringing attention to the Australian offshore detention camps. We also chat about their future campaign to oppose the NZ Defence Industry Association's annual forum - which they simply call a weapons expo.

To learn more or get involved with Peace Action Wellington, find them here: https://www.facebook.com/Peace-Action-Wellington-170238716372507/

Emma and Ellie from Peace Action Wellington chat about recent and future peace campaigns. We discuss their protest bringing attention to the Australian offshore detention camps. We also chat about their future campaign to oppose the NZ Defence Industry Association's annual forum - which they simply call a weapons expo.

To learn more or get involved with Peace Action Wellington, find them here: https://www.facebook.com/Peace-Action-Wellington-170238716372507/

Ali and Laura banter about the coming week of events in Wellington. Find out more here:

http://www.eventfinda.co.nz/tour/2016/conservation-week/in/wellington

6 September 2016

Conservation Week 2016 Image: Kieran Rynhart ©

Ali and Laura banter about the coming week of events in Wellington. Find out more here:

http://www.eventfinda.co.nz/tour/2016/conservation-week/in/wellington

6 September 2016

Conservation Week 2016 Image: Kieran Rynhart ©

Mary Rainsford is a qualifier for the 2016 Wellington Regional Poetry Slam. The regional slam will be Friday October 21st, at Old St Paul's in Thorndon.

For more on slam poetry in Wellington: www.pim.nz/

Mary Rainsford is a qualifier for the 2016 Wellington Regional Poetry Slam. The regional slam will be Friday October 21st, at Old St Paul's in Thorndon.

For more on slam poetry in Wellington: www.pim.nz/