In "Technologies Inspired by Gaia: Building Systems That Align with Nature", we will look at how innovations in renewable energy, geoengineering, regenerative agriculture, and circular economies reflect Gaia’s principles. These technologies work with Earth’s natural feedback loops to restore balance, reduce waste, and create resilience. From solar farms mimicking photosynthesis to regenerative farming revitalizing soil health, Gaia’s influence is reshaping sustainability efforts. Read on to explore how human ingenuity can align with nature’s wisdom to build a future in harmony with our planet.

In "Lovelock’s Reflections at the End of His Life", we will look at how James Lovelock’s perspective on Gaia evolved in his later years. While warning of the dangers of the Anthropocene, he remained hopeful about humanity’s potential to align with Gaia’s principles through technology, sustainability, and mindful choices. This article explores Lovelock’s final insights, from AI-driven environmental management to regenerative agriculture, and how individuals can contribute to Gaia’s resilience. Read on to discover how we can shape a future where humanity and Gaia thrive together.

In a week where headlines often focus on crisis, four stories stood out for their promise and progress. New Zealand’s long-term infrastructure roadmap was unveiled, the whisky industry made global waves, a brave public health campaign won at Cannes and digital healthcare took big leaps forward. These wins show that when Kiwis plan boldly, care deeply, and think differently - good things happen.

From the Sahara’s rebirth to dolphins in the Thames, the 19th July edition of The Good News Times celebrates powerful examples of hope in action. Discover how reforestation, biotechnology, youth-led innovation and urban nature recovery are transforming the world -one inspiring story at a time.

It All Begins Here

It All Begins Here

It All Begins Here

It All Begins Here

COVID-19 was more than a public health crisis – it was a stress test for how we lead, how we treat people and what our businesses really stand for. In this piece I look back on what the pandemic revealed inside New Zealand SMEs, the difference between ‘Am I OK?’ and ‘Are we OK?’, and why people-centred leadership, culture and values-in-action are now non-negotiable if you want a business that can survive the next wave, whatever form it takes.