New Zealand’s kōkako population has been decimated by introduced predators, including possums, stoats, cats and rats.There are reportedly 1,600 breeding pairs in the North Island, and in the South Island, the population is unknown. The Kōkako belongs to the group of endemic New Zealand wattlebirds,
This year Superette has joined forces with two ethical jewellery brands, as well as well-loved Auckland-based charity Everybody Eats, making our Christmas a little more meaningful.Expanding on the trending trinket theme, the limited-edition Zoe & Morgan x Superette collection gives off serious 80s vibes, with
There's more than a few reasons to love Mina, a brand that has a story to tell behind every piece of its made-in-New Zealand clothing. Its latest move to open a new retail space in Grey Lynn, Auckland, exemplifies how local fashion brands are focusing
PRODUCED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH HALOThe recycling of coffee capsules is a contentious issue. Of the 13,500 capsule coffees consumed every minute, only 21% of them are recycled worldwide. And approximately 114,155 capsules end up in landfill every minute. In New Zealand alone, it's estimated that just 4%
PRODUCED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH SLEEP HEAVYI first discovered weighted blankets over a year ago. I now can’t live without their comforting feeling, whether I’m relaxing on the couch or drifting off to sleep.For me, a weighted blanket is not a luxury item, but instead a
At a young age, the climate change crisis left Greta Thunberg severely worried and unwell. She stopped eating, was starving herself to death, and showed signs of selective mutism. Her worried parents realised she would not budge from her position, so to aid her recovery,
Kiwi winery Loveblock is thought to be the first in the world to use green tea (Camellia sinensis) as a natural preservative in replacement of sulphur. An antioxidant, green tea has already proven its value in other product innovations for medicine and beauty.To achieve organic
Today Allbirds launched into apparel, premiering the TrinoXO™ tee made out of their signature Trino yarn spun with chitosan (pronounced “kite-oh-san”), a naturally occurring fibre derived from crab shells. Sourced from snow crabs caught in the Labrador Sea off the coast of Newfoundland, Canada, these shells
Oatly Founder Rickard Öste first created a milk product under the name Mill Milk in 1990, sold in health stores across Sweden and the United Kingdom, becoming a success for health-conscious consumers and those with lactose intolerance.In 2001 Oatly was formed, with CEO Toni Petersson
NZ Recycling Week is all about making an extra effort to ensure our waste goes in the right bin, setting up good habits for a lifetime. But what about items that aren't accepted in kerbside recycling, like coffee pods, toothpaste tubes and disposable razors?
