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Sponsor a child ... in Paeroa

Improving the welfare of our poor is something we believe is the government's responsibility – but this means little to the one in four children living in poverty now. Good blogger Aimee Carruthers investigates how she can help. More …

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Rising to the occasion

Good guest bloggers The Ministry of Silly Walks report back from the Wellington training weekend for Oxfam Trailwalker. More …

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Are you flawsome?

It’s the age of the shopper and consumer disgust at a company’s self-serving or dodgy behavior can be a powerful thing. But in 2012, it’s predicted, consumers won’t expect brands to be flawless; we’ll even embrace those that show some humanity. More …

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Your fave homemade summer drinks

Whipping up a batch of homemade ginger beer, rhubarb fizz or cordial (see the latest issue of Good for recipes!) is a lovely way to while away a summer weekend. Share your favourite homemade drink recipe and be in to win ... More …

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Make a date to donate

If you want to make this Valentine's Day truly memorable, you and someone special could give a gift that’s truly from your heart ... More …

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Epic walking vol. 1

Good guest bloggers The Ministry of Silly Walks are back after a 50km training walk, linking up some great tracks from Porirua to Wellington. More …

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A touch of luxury

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! More …

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There's still time to nominate and win!

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. More …

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Pimp your coffee

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 ... More …

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Psychological tips to beat those back-at-work blues

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. More …

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The fun in fundraising

Good guest bloggers The Ministry of Silly Walks returns to share their fundraising tips and tricks on the path to their first Oxfam Trailwalker. More …

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Summer food care tips

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. More …

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Meet the Ministry of Silly Walks!

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! More …

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Confused about the new Food Bill?

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. More …

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The top seven New Year's resolutions to make

While many of us make New Year's resolutions about furthering our careers or losing weight, few of us resolve to improve our emotional and mental health. But that's exactly what we should be focusing on, says a leading psychology expert. More …

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Day 24: Kiva cards

We've saved one of our favourite gifts for the last day of the Good Gift Guide. Kiva cards make it easy to give a Kiva loan to your friends or family members. The recipient then chooses an entrepreneur in the developing world to support with a loan. More …

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Day 23: A pile of poo

Don't let the name fool you, this is no crappy gift! In rural East Timor, very few people have access to electricity, yet bio-gas is a low-cost, renewable source of energy. So with your help, communities can power their homes with the waste from their cows. More …

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Day 22: Panforte

Panforte means ‘strong bread’ in Italian, and this dense, rich cake from Tuscany is traditionally served at Christmas with dessert wine. Beautifully wrapped, it also makes a gorgeous gift ... More …

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What will your do with your old electronics?

Upgrading your old TV or laptop this Christmas? Unsure what you'll do with your outdated technology? Rather then throwing it out, here's how you can give it away or recycle it. More …

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A festive toast?

What better excuse for a delicious beverage than Christmas time? And what better summery drink than crisp, fresh apple cider? Luckily we've got four $50 vouchers for Rochdale Cider from McCashin's Brewery in Nelson to give away... More …

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