Good, issue 8
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Features
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This way to happy
What really makes us happy has little to do with money. Even better, what's good for us, is great for the whole country. explores the new economics of happiness
31 The road to happiness
There’s a wealth of data on happiness. Here’s what the research says
32 Love thy neighbour
Buying stuff you don't use is such a waste. Here's how to set up a neighbourhood network, host a clothes swap, share tools, computer connections and even cars—and create a safer, friendlier community while you're at it
40 Natural crossing
If you tread lightly on the planet in life, why wouldn't you want to leave this world the same way? investigate the growing number of green alternatives when it comes to natural funerals
56 Green day
A growing numbers of weddings today aren't white—they're green. But how to host a sustainable wedding? Good meets two newlywed couples and discovers how they dragged one of the oldest traditions into the 21st century
Good start
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Editorial
Tell us what you think
6 The Goodies
Adrian Clapperton, Miyuki McGuffie, Nick Potter
8 Letters
Write and win
10 News
Mostly good news from around the globe
10 Slow cookers vs pressure cookers
Good choice: Pressure cookers and crockpots hold traumatic childhood memories for —but now hungry kids of her own and a daily need for efficient meals has her facing her fears. But which way to jump: fast and furious, or slow and low?
11 Peak oil
Convenient truths about: Peak oil does not mean the world is running out of oil: it refers to the point of maximum production, after which the availability of oil will steadily decline.
16 Good reads
Good reads: Celebrity, Nudge, Sufficient, Step-by-Step guides
18 DIY carbon cutting
Good question: How can I offset my own flight? Plus: DIY double-glazing
20 Good stuff
Good stuff: Win lots of nice stuff
22 Neil Finn
My green journey: In 2001, iconic Kiwi songwriter brought together a few top musical friends to make a charity album. Those friends are some of the world's top musos; the album, an acclaimed live recording featuring the best of five sellout 7 Worlds Collide shows.
24 Hairstylists
Power of two: Stephen and Lucy Marr follow the latest trends in sustainable beauty while balancing on the unforgiving razor-edge of fashion
The goods
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Men in a lather
Style: The ultimate men's shave
68 Seaside safari
Travel: Much like an African safari, a holiday in Kaikoura comes with a checklist of wildlife to marvel at: dolphins, whales, seals, giant albatrosses— visits the small seaside town that’s big on adventure
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For the love
of bugs
Family: Make your own Victorian-style natural collection display case
72 Safety last
Transport: Safety last with Stig Heeringa
74 Getting into hot water
Technology: How to get serious with solar-powered hot water
76 Should you worry about gluten?
Health: Going gluten-free seems almost fashionable. It may be the latest dietary villain—but is there really anything wrong with consuming it?
80 One-pot wonder
Grow + eat: Delicious one-pot meals. Plus: pressure cooker dinners, make your own onion chutney, authentic foccacia, get carroting in the garden
83 Taking stock
Food: Stock adds flavour and nutritional value to fancy and simple meals alike. It’s also a great way to use leftover vegetable or meat scraps that might otherwise go to waste.
Good bits
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Leave only footprints
Business: on innovating out of the carbon trap
88 A tale of two countries
Eco-worrier: ponders lessons from Albania
90 Love your leftovers
Good housekeeping: on turning leftovers into lunch
92 In his own words
Gaia and brimstone: listens to John Key
93 Why aren't we generating our own energy?
The green room: , chair of Refit-NZ, explains how 'feed-in tariffs' could help everyone profit from producing their own electricity
103 One day, 350 actions
Action: Prepare now for the International Day of Climate Action, 24 October 2009
104 Natalia + Jamie Harrington
The good life: Building green homes in Nelson
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The Good Guide
Renovations: Sustainable solutions for walls, floors and warmth
