October-November 2008
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on getting stuck in On patio heaters and silly questions Good choice: Dishwashers make life easier—so they must be bad for the environment right? Not necessarily Convenient truths about: Rainforests once covered 14 percent of the earth’s surface. Now they cover just six percent Good question: The shocking truth about battery hens: the same tiny cages Europe has banned are being adopted in New Zealand Lots of nice things Good reads: All about food and gardens My green journey: Hailed as an indie wunderkind in America, is still a good Kiwi lad, right down to his avocado sandwiches. Good caught up with him at the beginning of his US tour on board a bus that runs on biofuel Local heroes: Dr Elvira Dommisse, biotechnologist ... and genetic engineering whistle-blower If you are what you wear, most of us haven't got too much to be proud of. It's time to get changed into some clean clothes—free from pesticides, worker exploitation and harmful dyes. Let these beautiful, sustainable, ethical garments inspire you Kiwi gardener Peter Proctor never expected to spend his seventies in India, transforming the country’s farming practices while being fêted like a rock star. talks to the international superstar of biodynamics The globe is warming and Earth’s climate is changing—but what does that mean for your town? investigates the likely impacts of climate change on New Zealand, and gives a long-range weather forecast for the 2090s. Home: This historic cottage on the oldest original street in New Zealand has been given a truly 21st-century makeover Garden: Natural pools do away with chlorine, using just plants and pebbles to create a freshwater lakeside retreat in your back garden. Come on in, says Garden: This month in your garden Food: Chooks in the city: The Good guide to keeping urban chickens—then killing and eating them. photographed the dispatch of their pet rooster, which we found disturbing, fascinating and, eventually, delicious. Chicken noodle soup will never be the same. Food: Plump, fresh asparagus is on of the first signs of spring. updates the asparagus roll, and finds a use for any pasta machines gathering dust out there Travel: Nestled on river's edge, enclosed by sub-tropical gardens, Magic Cottage lives up to its name Travel: Eco-chic in Nelson Family: If you're looking for a person with passion, drive, commitment and energy, talk to your nearest teenager. Don't believe us? talked to Aotearoa's greenest teens about what gets them fired up, and how you can nurture your own teen's world-changing abilities. Community: WIth its thriving artistic scene and historic river, Wanganui has always had a coolness about it. Now it's become a shining example of sustainability as well. suspects former resident James K Baxter would be impressed Style: It's time to get off the fast fashion merry-go-round. Figure out what truly suits you, and buy quality garments that go easier on the environment. Become your own fashion editor, says Gala Darling. Here's how to take back control of your shopping—and look better too Style: Chef, author and television presenter is almost as well known for her bold, colourful style as she is for her food and travel writing. She was possibly the first person in New Zealand to wear red and pink together on the same day, despite her mother's advice Style: Starring in any New Zealand television comedy is a bold move. Bolder still is starring in one with your name on it. But is a bold kind of gal. She pulled off the Tv show with aplomb, and does the same with towering heels and frocks from her favourite New Zealand designers. Health: Keen to undo the year's indulgences with a detox diet, discovers there's no such thing as a quick fix—but that doesn't stop her from trying Health: ponders the big question Consumer guide: For the next couple of months we'll be slathering on the sunscreen and enjoying another great Kiwi summer. But are some creams doing us more harm than good? And is it really worth paying extra for a more natural product? Technology: The geek will inherit the earth—but first, we need to clean up our act. finds 11 ways to make your PC more PC How to: DIY biofuel Transport: The revolutionary Smart Fortwo car Business: A factory that emits oxygen, purifies water and nurtures birdlife—why not? The world's leading 'bright green' environmentalists are taking a fresh approach to solving modern business problems. finds out their advice for New Zealand Business: interviews Michael Braungart, co-author of Cradle to Cradle, about the world's bright green future, and how New Zealand can brighten up. Business: BMW has at least one good story to tell on sustainability. wonders why it’s only telling the other ones Eco-worrier: takes baby steps Gaia and brimstone: wonders how many light bulbs it will take to change a government Good housekeeping: Minimise your effort, maximise your time. has her priorities straight Action: Dress smarter The good life: Owner and director of design business Alto, chair of the Sustainability Trust, founder of sustainable youth network Intersect and member of the Wellington International Ukulele OrchestraGood start
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Editorial
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Green thumb
27
Dishwasher vs kitchen sink
27
Rainforests
28
New Zealand's foul dinners
30
Good stuff
32
Good reads
34
Liam Finn
36
Whistle-blower
Features
38
Genuine articles
48
One old man and a pile of cow dung
56
Some like it hotter
The goods
64
Heritage goes high-tech
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The water's lovely
71
Strange fruit
72
Run chicken run!
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Spring cheer for fresh spears
78
A kinder magic
80
Eco-chic ... Nelson
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Generation next
100
A brave new world—again
103
Slow style
104
Peta Mathias
105
Jacquie Brown
106
Spring clean your cuisine
108
To dye or not to die
110
Slip, slop, slap ... safe?
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11 ways to be a greener geek
116
Make your own biofuel
117
Get smart
118
Bright green future
118
The Braungart interview
Good bits
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How green can a luxury car be?
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Spring showers
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Age of enlightenment
132
More from less
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Action
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Megan Hosking
