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As each school morning rolls around we’re faced with the same dilemma – what to put in the kids’ lunch boxes. Here are 15 ideas for smart, healthy and litterless lunches.
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A touch of luxury
By Rebekah White • 3 days ago • 18 comments
We think this might be the ultimate glamping accessory – Tamsin Cooper's luxurious velvet and silk overnight bag. And we've got one to give away!
There's still time to nominate and win!
By Siobhan Leathley • 3 days ago • 0 comments
Sick and tired of having to use scissors to open your razor packet? Hate filling up your bin with all the plastic left over from wrapped veggies? Here’s a chance to have your say on some of the best and worst packaging on New Zealand’s shelves.
Pimp your coffee
By Rebekah White • January 26, 2012 • 122 comments
Brighten the first month of the year with a colourful new KeepCup for your takeaway coffees. They'll stand up to 1,000 uses -- and save all those disposable coffee cups heading to landfill. What's more, we've got 20 KeepCups in a variety of colour combos to give away ...
Psychological tips to beat those back-at-work blues
By Siobhan Leathley • January 26, 2012 • 0 comments
Sick and tired of work already? Feeling stressed, overwhelmed, or downright blue to be back?
Then it’s possible you have a case of the “back-at-work blues”, says psychology expert Dr Mary Casey.
The fun in fundraising
By Ministry of Silly Walks • January 26, 2012 • 0 comments
Good guest bloggers The Ministry of Silly Walks returns to share their fundraising tips and tricks on the path to their first Oxfam Trailwalker.
Summer food care tips
By Siobhan Leathley • January 12, 2012 • 0 comments
Don't get sick from food that's been out in the sun for too long! Here's how to get the most from leftovers as well as boost the fridge life of your fruit and veggies.
Meet the Ministry of Silly Walks!
By Ministry of Silly Walks • January 11, 2012 • 2 comments
Introducing Good guest bloggers and Oxfam Trailwalker 2012 team, The Ministry of Silly Walks. Each fortnight the team will share their experiences as they prepare for their first Oxfam Trailwalker challenge to raise funds for Oxfam. The team is quietly confident they’ve got what it takes but there are sure to be life-lessons learned along the way!
Confused about the new Food Bill?
By Siobhan Leathley • January 9, 2012 • 2 comments
Will it shut down farmers markets and community gardens or simply halt food poisoning in its tracks? There's a lot of misinformation going around about the new Food Bill and the effect it'll have on New Zealanders. We take a look at some of the different viewpoints.
