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Matua: Sun through a Rock

November 13, 2010 by  
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Many years ago, my artist friend Whero Te Whata asked me, “how do you see the sun through a rock?” I was young and I had no idea! He didn’t answer me immediately but

Project H Design

November 10, 2010 by  
Filed under mindStyle

“Empowers communities and applies design outside of the design bubble to global issues that matter. Project H Design uses the power of the design process to catalyse communities and public education from within. They are a team of designers and builders engaging in their own backyards to improve the quality of life for all. Within […]

4 Paws NZ

November 7, 2010 by  
Filed under kiwiStyle

“Assistance Dogs make the lives of children suffering from Autism better. These dogs will significantly improve the quality of life of children, particularly with regards to increased health, safety and independence. The dogs are valued at $USD15,000 each and have been hugely subsidised at a cost of $NZD3,000 thanks to the generosity of 4PAWS For […]

Serious Materials

November 7, 2010 by  
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“By re-engineering common products that use or lose the most energy, Serious Materials aims to develop and manufacture breakthroughs in product performance that save their customers money and energy, without requiring changes in behavior or in how products are used. The ‘built environment’ is responsible for 52% of greenhouse gas emissions worldwide compared to only […]

Medic Mobile

November 1, 2010 by  
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“Is free and enables large-scale, two-way text messaging using only a laptop, a GSM modem, and inexpensive cell phones. Its aim is to advance healthcare networks in under served communities using innovative, appropriate mobile technologies. Every day, more than 450,000 mobile phones in the USA find their way into desk drawers or rubbish bins and […]

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