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By Lynda Brendish • November 30, 2010 • 0 comments
American magazine GOOD (no relation to us but we love the name!) and GE have teamed up to produce some creative videos promoting eco-friendly living. More …
Varroa treatment
By Janet Luke • November 30, 2010 • 1 comments
Varroa is a relatively new scourge in New Zealand. It was introduced, by accident, around seven years ago. Varroa is a mite, the size of a pinhead, that lives on both the larvae and adult bees. More …
The Vegan Baker: Spiced fruit muffins
By Miyuki McGuffie • November 26, 2010 • 0 comments
These little treats are super easy and highly adaptable. Mix and match ingredients as you please! More …
Wanted: singles with a social conscience
By Rebekah White • November 25, 2010 • 0 comments
It's been a big hit in Australia, and now Single Volunteers is arriving on our shores for the first time. The brainchild of expat Kiwi Melina Schamroth, these events allow you to meet like-minded single people while volunteering for a good cause. Not single? Keep reading for how you can help make Christmas special for those in need. More …
New Zealand's most sustainable business revealed
By Sarah Heeringa • November 17, 2010 • 0 comments
There were notable New Zealanders, posh frocks, delicious Kokako Organic nibbles and Rod Oram on a Yike Bike at the Sustainable Business Network’s 7th annual awards bash last night. Oh, and winners too ... More …
Shwopper's delight
By Lynda Brendish • November 16, 2010 • 0 comments
The fashion industry is notorious for its waste and events like The Big Shwop were created to allow environmentally-minded fashionistas some guilt-free indulgence. Lynda Brendish traipsed along Sunday to the Auckland shwop at The Langham to see just how this whole thing works. More …
The Alternative Travel Project
By Lynda Brendish • November 16, 2010 • 4 comments
American TV stars Stana Katic and Seamus Dever (from the show Castle) are helping to promote a car-free life in a series of short videos where they explore alternatives for their commutes. More …
Keeping it legal
By Janet Luke • November 16, 2010 • 0 comments
Now you have your hive, and new bees, it is a legal requirement to register your hive. The reason for this is because once a year a beekeeper with special training will inspect your hive for disease. More …
Diabetes Awareness Week
By Lynda Brendish • November 11, 2010 • 0 comments
Diabetes Awareness Week is coming up November 16-22 so now is a great time to make sure you're familiar with ways to prevent this rapidly increasing health issue. More …
The March of the Bees
By Ruth Clarke • November 10, 2010 • 1 comments
Reader Ruth Clarke was inspired by the article on bees in Good #14 to write this thought-provoking poem. More …
Shwop shop
By Lynda Brendish • November 10, 2010 • 0 comments
It's time to clean out your wardrobe and get a new fashion fix as sustainable fashion event The Big Shwop returns to Auckland. More …
Growing a meaningful life
By Nick Potter • November 5, 2010 • 0 comments
There's a silent revolution underway against consumerism as people seek to live more meaningful lives. Nick Potter gives seven examples of how we can live more vibrantly, healthily and happily—no product purchase required. More …
The Vegan Baker: Gluten free dark chocolate brownies
By Miyuki McGuffie • November 3, 2010 • 2 comments
This week blogger/baker Miyuki McGuffie tries her hand at accommodating an increasingly common dietary restriction: gluten intolerance. More …
Eco-value is property-value
By Lynda Brendish • November 2, 2010 • 0 comments
The Real Estate industry is training agents in sustainability issues to better realise the marketing potential of eco-friendly homes. More …
The life of the unwanted gadget
By Lara Charles • November 2, 2010 • 1 comments
eDay 2010 will help thousands of electronic items be diverted from the landfill this year, but more needs to be done says eDay communications manager Lara Charles. More …
Days of our hives
By Janet Luke • November 2, 2010 • 0 comments
In a colony there are three types of bees. The workers, the drones and the queen. Some have it sweet, but all of them get it in the end. More …
Cyclists promote bike safety
By Lynda Brendish • October 28, 2010 • 3 comments
Worrying road safety statistics for cyclists prompted Auckland triathlete Rowan Larsen to start the not-for-profit Responsible Cyclists Association More …
Change is Good
By Annabel McAleer • October 27, 2010 • 11 comments
Some changes in the works here at Good! Announcing a hot new look … and we say farewell to Annabel and welcome Sarah to the editor's chair. More …
Organic kids are Weet-Bix kids
By Lynda Brendish • October 27, 2010 • 5 comments
When Good reader Janeen Page noticed Sanitarium only makes organic Weet-Bix available in Australia, she decided to let them know organic kids are Weet-Bix kids, too. More …
Heavenly Hema
By Annabel McAleer • October 26, 2010 • 0 comments
You might not think much about the tension you hold in your face—mercifully, faces don't get sore like backs do—but once someone massages your frown or tight jaw away, it's obvious that those face muscles are doing a heck of a lot of work every day. And if there's one New Zealander to go to for a facial massage treatment, it's Margaret Hema. More …
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