Stay at beautiful Lake Tarawera, a pristine deep lake surrounded by native bush.and just 25 minutes from Rotorua. You can either rent a room for …
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Pete’s Natural Lemonade
Pete’s Natural Lemonade, Currant Crush and Orange Berry Fusion is locally produced from all natural ingredients; contains way less sugar than most sparkling drinks & …
Oxfam: Dole backs down on use of “Ethical Choice”
On the very same day that Oxfam released a report highlighting disturbing labour and environmental issues on Philippine banana plantations, Dole has agreed to discontinue use of its “Ethical Choice” label and withdraw its application to trademark the term. Executive Director of Oxfam New Zealand, Barry Coates, said, “We welcome this announcement. This is great […]
Cash4Good competition launched for schools and community groups
The Unpackit Awards are today launching a new competition for schools and community groups, to get people talking about packaging waste and how to bring home less rubbish. The Cash4Good competition will run in tandem with the Unpackit Awards, the people’s choice awards for New Zealand’s best and worst packaging. The Cash4Good competition has a […]
Karen Driver: TakeBack of e-waste good move
Eight years ago, after moving to New Zealand, we purchased a new, small cathode ray tube TV, one of those boxy ones. Flat screens were around but far too expensive and our TV viewing didn’t warrant a big investment. After a few years of terrible and variable reception in different houses we invested in a […]
Santé-Natural, sustainable, eco-friendly handmade beauty and body care products
Santé specialises in 100% natural handmade beauty & body care products. Santé aims to provide natural alternatives that are better for you and better for …
TV TakeBack switched on in NZ’s South Island today
TV TakeBack starts in most of the South Island from tomorrow (25 March) with the North Island scheduled for later this year. Convenient drop off points will be opening around the South Island over the next few days so check Where can I recycle for the ones nearest to you. TV TakeBack is an initiative […]
NZ Organics thrives against odds
The continuing growth in the organic produce market through tough economic times shows the burgeoning strength of the sector, says Nelson organics pioneer Seager Mason. The latest research from the University of Otago and the Agribusiness Group shows sales of organic food and beverage grew 25 per cent in the past three years, from $275 […]
Soporific Design – Nelson NZ
To the best of our knowledge, this business is no longer operating. We at Soporific Design are the makers of handcrafted vegan soap. All of …
RMA onslaught must stop, warns Forest & Bird
Environment Minister Amy Adams’ latest Resource Management Act reform proposals, published for discussion today, are a head-on assault on the Act and must be stopped, says Forest & Bird. “New Zealanders need to be deeply concerned about these proposals, which take apart important protections for the places where we live, and challenge communities’ right to […]
Joint Statement on Proposed Reforms to Resource Management Act
Ecologic Foundation Fish and Game NZ Royal Forest and Bird Protection Society of New Zealand Inc. Major environmental and recreation organisations are deeply concerned about key features of the proposed reforms to the Resource Management Act announced today. Speaking together with Fish & Game and Forest & Bird, Ecologic’s Guy Salmon said that the proposals […]
Ecochi Eco Store New Zealand
In our search for NZ made eco products, we chose 100% natural products that use less energy, don’t pollute, are good for your health, organic, …
