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Towards compact communities that are awesome: part 1

Can we bring Auckland's apartment buildings closer to nature? Sure we can. Craig introduces a new blog mini-series, outlining some bright green ideas for making the City of Sails a brighter, greener city. More …

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The Saints of New Orleans' recovery

The New Orleans Saints, known as the worst team in the league, have won the 2010 championship and are going to the US Superbowl. Celebrations bring the city to a halt—and we're reminded what this city has come back from. More …

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If this is 2010, let it take its sweet time

After six weeks on the road on his bike, Craig's back home. From volcanoes to protests to dancefloors, feasts and beaches, he rediscovered the North Island—and had a damn good time! More …

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Couchsurfing is my absolute favourite thing in the world

Craig waxes lyrical about an online community designed to connect weary travelers with willing hosts, all for free. More …

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Cycling is great, Auckland is great, New Zealand is great!

Craig Neilson is on the Great Kiwi Road Trip, riding his bike around New Zealand and stumbling across more fun in the country than he expected. This entry: some thoughts from the road and an amazing December plan. More …

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The Great Kiwi Road Trip Part 1: Travel

Introducing new Good blogger Craig Neilson, who'll be kicking off by blogging his way around the North Island, with fortnightly installments from his road trip on two wheels. Once he's safely back home in Auckland, he'll be writing about technology, discoveries, and good business sense for good.net.nz. Expect lots of good news from the world's science labs, universities, communities and board rooms! More …

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    Andy Kenworthy takes a closer look

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  • Good, issue 22
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    We cultivate the art of slow and bust five common food allergy myths. There are delicious fruity desserts and old-fashioned drinks to make, easy gardening tips, an inspirational glamping guide and the latest on natural body scrubs. Plus we look at the tough topic of slavery in our seas.

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We cultivate the art of slow and bust five common food allergy myths. There are delicious fruity desserts and old-fashioned drinks to make, easy gardening tips, an inspirational glamping guide and the latest on natural body scrubs. Plus we look at the tough topic of slavery in our seas.

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