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Fletcher Lodge – Luxury Accommodation, Dunedin, New Zealand

Located just a few minutes walk from the Dunedin City centre, Fletcher Lodges complex offers luxury accommodation in an atmosphere of restrained elegance while providing …

Retro Organics & Lactose-free – Southland, New Zealand

This business is no longer operating. Retro Organics are handcrafters of 100% organic milk, cheeses and yoghurts all processed on their Southland family farm. Retro …

Remarkables Lodge – Queenstown, New Zealand

‘Imagine a discreet and exclusive retreat, a sanctuary far removed from the bustle of this busy world. You’ve discovered one of New Zealand’s exclusive lodges; …

Amuri Estate Retreat – Hanmer Springs, New Zealand

Luxury boutique accommodation overlooking the beautiful high alpine basin at the foot of the Southern Alps. Chris and Lisa Preston have built Amuri Estate Retreat …

Jasmine Court Travellers’ Inn Picton

Quiet 5 star motel accommodation with king beds, spa baths, SKY TV, wireless internet. Sunny, central location close to departure for Queen Charlotte track, Marlborough …

Study on Manuka honey divides experts

Jar of Honey

More than half the brands of manuka honey tested in a recent university experiment did not match the pollen count promised to shoppers on the label.

Alliance calls for urgent ban on shark finning

Matt Watson at Kelly Tarlton's with NZSA message

The ITM Fishing Show host Matt Watson says shark finning is a disgusting practice and is calling on the government to ban the practice in New Zealand.

Dole faces pressure over Ethical Choice brand

Dole's controversial 'ethical choice' labelling

Source: www.fruitnet.com Company accused of seeking to “escape scrutiny and potential challenge” by trademarking own version of Fair Trade label A number of reports in New Zealand have claimed that fresh produce group Dole Asia Fresh Produce – recently sold by US multinational Dole Food Company to Japanese firm Itochu Corp – has lodged a […]

NZ falcon wins Bird of the Year

Falcon_2012_Bird_of_the_Year

The New Zealand falcon (karearea) has been crowned Bird of the Year in Forest & Bird’s eighth annual poll. This year 10,292 votes were cast in this fiercely contested poll, with the karearea snatching 1261 votes in total, followed by the kokako (965) and the ruru (663). “The karearea is a bird that’s most worthy […]

UC Researcher: Too many eco-labels ‘green washing’ products

Pavel Castka UC profile

A Canterbury University researcher is slamming consumer goods companies for green-washing supermarket shelf items with a flood of eco-labels.

Abel Tasman Birdsong Trust

Vision: to protect and enhance biodiversity and improve the visitor experience in Abel Tasman National Park. Formed in 2007 and registered with the NZ Charities Commission, and the Inland Revenue Department as a charity. It is separate from the Department of Conservation and commercial tou …

Farewell Spit Eco Tours, Golden Bay, New Zealand

Come with us to a special place, where you can view the historic Lighthouse and explore its reserve. Our most popular tour is our Farewell …

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