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The parties on climate change, part II

Political parties weighed in on their views on climate change, and what to do about, at an election debate in Auckland last week. More …

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The parties on climate change

Political parties weighed in on their views on climate change, and what to do about, at an election debate in Auckland this week. More …

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Oxfam Grow

Oxfam launched its Grow campaign to highlight inequalities in world food distribution More …

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Free-to-watch documentaries

A new website offers up a large selection of documentaries to watch for free, including environmentally themed award-winners like Gasland and Garbage Warrior. More …

 

A Grandmother's Tribe

The Kiwis behind a film about the unsung heroines of the AIDS epidemic in Africa screen the documentary for the women it depicts More …

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Kapiti's greenest streets

Residents of four Kapiti Coast streets are competing to be crowned the district's official Greenest Street More …

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How does your home rate?

Homestar, a free online assessment tool, has been developed to help home-owners judge the energy efficiency of their home and suggest ways to improve it. More …

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The other Good magazine

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 …

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Shwopper's delight

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 …

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The Alternative Travel Project

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 …

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Diabetes Awareness Week

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 …

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Shwop shop

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 …

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Eco-value is property-value

The Real Estate industry is training agents in sustainability issues to better realise the marketing potential of eco-friendly homes. More …

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Cyclists promote bike safety

Worrying road safety statistics for cyclists prompted Auckland triathlete Rowan Larsen to start the not-for-profit Responsible Cyclists Association More …

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Organic kids are Weet-Bix kids

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 …

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  • Chardonnay on A touch of luxury:
     Three years this month ago i gave my BFF one of these gorgeous bags from Tamsin for her 40th birthday and we took it on its  
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    I travel light ,silk pj's ,plus silk gown ,one change of under and outer wear and 20 mls of luxury body wash and shampoo, but my most specia  
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    Cocktail shaker and glasses and salmon tweezers ; I NEVER travel without them
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    I'm not one to take a whole bunch of stuff like girly hair straighteners, heels, make up, fancy clothes and accessories etc camping. I must  
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    I never go camping without my usual bedding and coffee machine!! No sleeping bags or instant coffee for me!
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    Oh My Gosh - this bag is beautiful!
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    I would take enough freshly washed and ironed cotton sheets to change my bed every day PLUS of course the latest copy of Good magazine and i  
  • Lynne Ryder on A touch of luxury:
    I would take enough freshly washed and ironed cotton sheets to change my bed every day PLUS of course the latest copy of Good magazine and i  

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