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Not in our back paddock!

What do a UK supermarket chain, Michael Pollan and Jamie Oliver all have in common? They all think factory dairy farming is a bad idea for New Zealand. More …

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Born free

The recent Good article 'Eco mamas and papas' included a segment called 'Born Free' which considered some of the issues around birth in New Zealand. The item prompted the following conversation. More …

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Young Northland filmmakers pull on the heart strings

Hot new director Jonathan King handed out the Outlook for Someday awards for New Zealand’s best young sustainability filmmakers at TVNZ last night. More …

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Setting the scene

Get a little eco-fabulous with your outdoor entertaining More …

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Good TV: Easy eco entertaining

Looking for some inspiration for the Christmas season? Nothing can be easier—or more delicious—than barbequed lamb. More …

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Eco stars come out at night

Last night was the night to celebrate the best and brightest of New Zealand sustainability—at the annual Sustainable Business Network Awards More …

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The secret to health and happiness

Wish you knew your neighbours? You’re not alone. Research has discovered that 81 percent of Aucklanders are interested in getting to know their neighbours better. Living in a friendly, connected neighbourhood can bring us loads of benefits. Start this weekend with Neighbours Day, Saturday 17th October. You might even win a t-shirt! More …

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The price of freedom

I've just pledged to spend $2 a day on Fairtrade products from October 17”“31 to mark the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty and I'd love you to join me! $2 is less than most of us spend on a cup of coffee, yet that's more than two billion people around the world survive on every day. More …

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A day at the beach ... to change the world

Take one day out of your life and use it to help stop the climate crisis. Come to Bethells Beach at 11am on Sunday 4 October and join 350 people to form the number 350 on the black sand. More …

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Go veg for your health ... and win!

Eating a plant-based diet offers loads of benefits for your health, your wallet and the planet. Now you can celebrate World Vegetarian Day this Thursday 1 October, with a fabulous $250 hamper from Sanitarium. More …

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Shwopping here I come!

Saturday 26th's Big Shwop is nearly here ... What better way to mark the end of Fashion Week, than by swapping my fashion mistakes for some new-to-me threads that make me look a whole lot better? More …

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Fair by Easter

After running seriously amok, Cadbury New Zealand is putting things right over its recent palm oil PR disaster. First they agreed to remove the problematic oil from their chocky ... Now they’re going one step further, with a pledge to deliver the same taste and same cost, but with extra ethics. More …

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The Age of Stupid

"We could have saved ourselves, but we didn’t. It’s amazing. What state of mind were we in, to face extinction and simply shrug it off?" More …

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40 percent by 2020

Let’s make it happen for our future. More …

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  • Sarah on Butter vs margarine:
    Butter is better. Julia Child cooked with it for a reason. It is a natural product - just buy organic. 
  • Kelly Phillips on Born free:
    Dr Jin Teoh stated that the quoted study showed that "... delivering outside of hospital with an independent midwife is associated with doub  
  • Annabel McAleer on The hunt for Kiwi-made nail polish:
    I've just done a search through my press release file for NZ-made products that might help, and I think Trilogy's Everything Balm could be w  
  • Rose on The hunt for Kiwi-made nail polish:
    Try filling a small bowl with sunflower oil and soaking your nails up to your cuticles for 15 minutes for a natural method of stre  
  • Jess on Pure Fiji giveaway: light a candle for Earth Hour:
    Pure RomanceA night in with the man. Outdoor lanterns hanging in the breeze. Nibbles and wine, conversation and enjoying the last of su  
  • Sarah on The hunt for Kiwi-made nail polish:
    Thanks Selina, I might have to try it!
  • Sarah on The hunt for Kiwi-made nail polish:
    Hi Brumby. Yes, I tried zinc tabs awhile ago and they didn't work, maybe I should have tried a longer course though. Do you know of any NZ m  
  • Anna Jenkins on Surviving summer without the supermarket:
    Menu for occasions sounds delicious, well done.  The information given is interesting and well balanced.  Kura is this you too?&nb  

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