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Ziptrek Ecotours zips into Sustainable 60 Awards

Ziptrek Ecotours at the 2011 Sustainable60 Awards

An award ceremony in Auckland last week has cemented Ziptrek Ecotour’s place among some of New Zealand’s most sustainable businesses. The eco adventure company, based in Queenstown, won the marketplace category in the Sustainable 60 Awards, run by Fairfax Media Business Group and PwC. The marketplace category awards companies that have used sustainable business practices […]

Environmental Concerns Weigh Lightly for Nelson Winemaker

Lars balancing a very light wine bottle

Environmental idealists Richmond Plains have released their first wine in New Zealand’s lightest 750ml glass bottle. Weighing in at a mere 325 grams and at just over 1kg full of wine – it’s lighter than some other bottles empty. “We genuinely do care for the environment” says Lars Jensen owner of Richmond Plains organic wines.  […]

Hill Street Farmers’ Market

The Hill Street Farmers' Market logo

When: Every Saturday 8.30am to 12.30pm Where: Carpark of the Cathedral of St Paul in Hill Street, Thorndon, Wellington. Contact: via Website www.hillstfarmersmarket.org.nz

Motueka Sunday Market

Motueka Sunday Market Logo

When: Every Sunday from 8am to 1pm, rain or shine Where: Decks Reserve carpark, behind the i-Site visitor information centre, Motueka, NZ Contact: Judy Roper, 03 540 2709 or email judy@printhouse.co.nz.

Nelson Market

Nelson Market logo with organic patterns around central banner

When: Every Saturday 8am – 1pm. Where: Montgomery Square, Nelson City, NZ. Contact: Enquiries and bookings Ph: 03 546 6454

Fonterra water quality move welcomed

Forest & Bird today congratulated dairy giant Fonterra for introducing a new requirement on their farmer suppliers to keep stock away from waterways.

Beca and Soar Printing named as New Zealand’s most sustainable businesses

Sustainable60 Awards Logo

New Zealand’s most sustainable companies were recognised at the Sustainable 60 Awards,
run by Fairfax Media Business Group and PwC, in Auckland last night.

Bay of Islands Farmers’ Market

Bay of Islands Farmers' Market logo with 'Gate to Plate' moto

When: 2pm until 5.30pm every Thursday, Sundays from 8.30am to 12 noon Where: See listings for Kerikeri & Paihia farmers’ markets Contact: info@bayofislandsfarmersmarket.org.nz www.bayofislandsfarmersmarket.org.nz

Kerikeri Farmers’ Market

Bay of Islands Farmers' Market logo with 'Gate to Plate' moto

When: Sundays 8:30am to 12:00pm RAIN OR SHINE! Where: Public car park off Hobson Ave, Kerikeri Contact: info@bayofislandsfarmersmarket.org.nz Kerikeri Farmers’ Market A Bay of Island Farmers’ Market

Paihia Farmers’ Market

When: Thursdays 2pm until 5.30pm – year round, rain or shine! Where: Village Green in Paihia, Bay of Islands Contact: info@bayofislandsfarmersmarket.org.nz Paihia Farmers’ Market A …

Napier Urban Food Market

Rows of Asparagus

When: Every Saturday 9am – 1pm Where: Clive Square, Lower Emerson Street, Napier (Municipal Theatre Carpark, Tennyson St. if wet) Contact: Check here for current contact details. www.hawkesbayfarmersmarket.co.nz

Black Barn Growers Market

Stalls at the Black Barn Growers Market

When: Saturday 9:00am to 12:00pm, through summer beginning December 3rd Where: Black Barn Vineyards, Black Barn Road, five minutes from Havelock North Contact: Black Barn Vineyards Black Barn Market – BlackBarn.com