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Neurotoxic Pesticide in our Food

27 Jun 24

Recently the Safe Food Campaign presented an oral petition to the government’s Petitions Select Committee, asking for the urgent reassessment and ban of the insecticide chlorpyrifos, due to its harmful effects, particularly on babies and young children.

Tribute to Hazel Berryman

27 Jun 24

Hazel Berryman was a life long gardener who believed in two cardinal credos: ‘you are what you eat’ and ‘eat food that goes bad, but eat it before it goes bad’. With these two credos, Hazel lived to the ripe old age of 100.

Miner’s Lettuce – Claytonia Perfoliata

20 May 24

It is prolific, grows just about anywhere with minimal care, and self-seeds for the following season. Anna-Marie Barnes describes an easy-care plant that provides fresh greens all winter long.

Life Underground – A Guide To Aotearoa’s Soil Food Web

16 May 24

Without the diverse organisms within our soil there would be no land- dwelling life on Earth. Duncan Smith describes the creatures and critters that underpin our plants, and ultimately, ourselves.

Super summer recipes from the Two Raw Sisters

15 Dec 21

Recipes by the Two Raw Sisters, from their new book Salad

Plant-based recipes with a side of Bloody Mary

15 Dec 21

Matt shares a couple of simple and delicious recipes with Organic NZ readers.

The journey to health with a plant-based diet

15 Dec 21

Eating a plant-based diet with as many organic ingredients as possible was a decision that saved his life, the Taranaki father-of-two is convinced. Doris Neubauer tells the story.

A potted garden of Asian veges

14 Dec 21

Nathan Shiu has created an oasis of plenty in his steeply sloping garden on the Whangaparaoa Peninsula, including many Asian vegetables not seen in most back yards. This grandad has hit upon a great model to make gardening easier for older people while also supporting the health of the younger generation. Dee Pignéguy pays a visit to find out more.

Bounty and busyness in the summer garden

14 Dec 21

Summer gardening tips and tasks, by Diana Noonan The…

Growing together with Common Unity

14 Dec 21

Common Unity’s roots are deeply set in its community in the Hutt Valley, 25 km north of Wellington. We marvelled at everything this not-for-profit organisation was achieving: growing and distributing food, sharing knowledge and building its own solutions to the challenges faced in its community.

Taking the plunge into cold-water immersion

14 Dec 21

Immersing yourself in cold water has many health benefits, as Anne Gastinger discovers.

Organics around the world

13 Dec 21

The demand for New Zealand organic produce is growing, reflecting the global trend. Local experts share their thoughts with Melissa Reid on how the sector can scale up to meet domestic and export demands.