Optimists of New Zealand should Get Busy

 
Editor of Good News Website Calls on the Optimists of New Zealand to Get Busy

New Zealand's totally positive news ezine, blog and website – Happyzine - supports the 'Give it a Go, Bro' slogan and campaign.

“Every challenge comes with a number of solutions, and the current financial climate is an opportunity for Kiwis to hone their strengths,” says Happyzine Founder and Editor, Charlotte Squire.

“The Give it a Go, Bro idea about Possum products is spot on. That industry is so untapped and full of potential in terms of export opportunities for the fur, and meat consumption nationally. I've eaten possum meat, it's great, it's lean and flavorsome, it made a tasty pie! I know there are challenges to overcome to monopolize on the possum market, but what have we got to lose? Millions of possums? Life full of challenges. A little creativity is required and we're good at that.”

Squire says that there is a role for the optimists of New Zealand to play right now, given that confidence, or lack of it, is the key ingredient required to boost the economy.

“This is a time to allow the good ideas to flow, and to consider any option. This is a great time to be creative.”

“Good news doesn't have to be cheesy, white picket fence material. It can also be about throwing some great ideas, that would other wise have been passed by, out to the community to stimulate feedback, more ideas and positive change. Good news can inspire people to go for it, and persevere with their dreams, because they see how others before them have. Being positive requires brains and the courage – because it's often about standing out from the crowd.”

Squire, who was a freelance writer focussing on positive environmental news before she started up Happyzine, invites people to submit good news to Happyzine at www.happyzine.co.nz.

“This is about helping each other to remember how lucky we are to live here in New Zealand. Send us in your photos, stories, blogs, video, art, anything to remind Kiwis how to be brave and optimistic. I'll consider anything – good news about the environment, the elderly, youth – if it inspires you and makes you feel good, it'll probably do the same for others. Don't be shy.”

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