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This Saturday, recycle your whiteware for free
By Rebekah White • March 3, 2011 • 0 comments
Got an old fridge lurking in the garage? On March 5, take any brand of whiteware to one of Fisher & Paykel's drop-off points and they'll recycle it for free. Mark it in your diary – Recycling Day only comes once a year. More …
Ask a naturopath: table salt
By Eric Bakker, ND • March 3, 2011 • 0 comments
A Good reader writes: "I try to avoid too much table salt and use natural kelp powder. Please can you tell me how this compares with iodised salt for health?" More …
From fallow ground new life may emerge
By Sophie Jerram • March 2, 2011 • 0 comments
Visit a store full of flowers as part of this year's Auckland Arts Festival. Alternative gardening project Shopfront brings brightly-coloured blooms to an empty Newmarket space. More …
Race face time
By Andy Kenworthy • March 2, 2011 • 0 comments
After facing further physical challenges, Andy Kenworthy continues to prepare for the events ahead of him. With three grueling endurance races to get ready for (all in the name of Oxfam), will he be ready in time for the big day? More …
Sneak peek
By Rebekah White • February 21, 2011 • 1 comments
In the latest issue of Good (out now!) we take a look at stress-free school lunches, sneaky ways to get the kids to eat more veggies and eco-friendly lunch containers. Read more for a sneak preview... More …
The Kylabear Sandwich Wrap
By Paula Brown • February 21, 2011 • 4 comments
Sandwich in a plastic bag, fruit, raisins, maybe a yoghurt ... when my eldest started school I'd pack the same lunch every day, says Good reader Paula Brown. But every time the sandwich went in the plastic bag or the plastic wrap, she'd feel a twinge of guilt. So Paula learned to sew, and has come up with a sandwich wrapper so easy to make anyone could do it—even her! More …
We all scream for ice cream
By Rebekah White • February 19, 2011 • 104 comments
'Tis the season for homemade frozen treats! Share your favourite recipe and go in the draw to win this Breville scraper mixer and ice cream maker attachment, valued at $540. More …
Grab a bargain at the farmers' market
By Rebekah White • February 19, 2011 • 0 comments
Farmers' markets are perceived as being an expensive place to shop for veggies. But that's not always the case. One survey found market produce was up to 60 percent cheaper than the supermarket — as well as being super-fresh and locally-grown. More …
Hope in a bottle
By Rebekah White • February 19, 2011 • 0 comments
Do anti-wrinkle creams actually work? The Good panel has spoken! Read our reviews of serums, night creams and facial oils to see if they really made a difference. More …
Asbestos rumours put to rest
By Rebekah White • February 19, 2011 • 1 comments
Rumours have long been circulating that tampons contain asbestos or other toxic chemicals. This simply isn't true, says Medsafe New Zealand — but there are other, more eco-friendly options. More …
One last chance
By Rebekah White • February 17, 2011 • 11 comments
The legendary David Suzuki is coming to New Zealand one final time. He'll be here on February 22 for an exclusive Q&A after a screening of Force of Nature, the film about his life. Read on and find out how to win a double pass to see him live. More …
The Weet-Bix Tryathlon and a study in good parenting
By Annie Mckillop • February 16, 2011 • 3 comments
No air in the bicycle tyres and no working pump. No petrol in the car and no time to stop at a petrol station. No bungees to tie the bikes on and no direct route to the starting point—Good reader and mother of three, Annie Mckillop shows her kids there's more than one way to run a marathon More …
Twist and shout
By Andy Kenworthy • February 15, 2011 • 0 comments
Andy Kenworthy is attempting three tough endurance events in the space of six weeks in support of Oxfam. This is the second blog - and it is a week week when the going gets tough... More …
What's on your supermarket shelves?
By Rebekah White • February 15, 2011 • 8 comments
Shrink-wrapped tins of baked beans, capsicums in plastic wrap, non-recyclable cartons... Terrible packaging is everywhere. Nominate the worst (and best) examples from your local supermarket shelves and you could win a holiday at this gorgeous destination... More …
Getting my bike on
By Holly Jean Brooker • February 1, 2011 • 1 comments
After making a New Year's resolution to drive less and ride more, Holly Jean finds her sweet new ride is semi-changing her life. With February marking BikeWise month in New Zealand, it's the perfect excuse to get your bike on. More …
Where few set foot
By Alex Asher • February 1, 2011 • 0 comments
Alex Asher will be finishing his mammoth 2400km run around the North Island coastline – today! He'll arrive at Parliament at 11.30am and his last stop will be in Wahine Park at 2pm. Read his latest update from the road... More …
Good readers share their eco-resolutions
By The Goodies • January 27, 2011 • 9 comments
Good readers share their New Year's eco-resolutions for 2011. Add yours in the comments, and be into win a pack of five luxurious Emotional Rescue body lotions More …
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Walk a mile in their shoes ...
By Leigh Stockton • January 22, 2011 • 0 comments
... or what about 100km in 36 hours? Welcome to the Oxfam Trailwalker. More …
Putting my foot where my mouth is
By Andy Kenworthy • January 21, 2011 • 2 comments
What would motivate someone to attempt three endurance events in just six weeks? Andy tells us why he's walking the talk. More …
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Caravan in style
By Leigh Stockton • January 20, 2011 • 0 comments
You won't want to miss this stylish number, travelling the country to raise money for breast cancer. More …
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