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Matariki: a new year commences

14 Jun 22
As Puanga and the Matariki star cluster reappear in our midwinter sky, heralding the start of a new year in Aotearoa, we talk to a healer, a politician, a  biodynamic farmer and two organic growers about what Matariki means to them and how they’re choosing to celebrate it. 
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To GE or not to GE: Organic growers consider Pfizer

19 Apr 22
Organic NZ asked four organic growers to share their stories of how they navigated ethical considerations regarding the Pfizer vaccine. 
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Breaking new ground

15 Feb 22
On a stretch of coastline at Kēkerengū, midway between Kaikōura and Blenheim, a field of medicinal plants is growing in the sunshine and sea breezes. This is no small garden. It spans 10 ha, making it the largest medicinal cannabis plantation in New Zealand. And unlike any other cannabis farm in New Zealand, this one is fully certified organic. 
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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.
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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. 
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50 years of fertile ground

24 Aug 21
From corn, compost and comfrey, to a brief encounter with…
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Your new look Organic NZ

19 Aug 21
Organic NZ stands strong as an independent magazine devoted…
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Learning by growing

28 Jun 21
In the picturesque seaside town of Riverton, west of Invercargill,…
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Whenua Warrior

28 Jun 21
Moko Morris talks with Kelly Francis, a Kai Oranga graduate…
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The best of both worlds: Regen ag and organics

28 Jun 21
Aotearoa New Zealand is seeing a groundswell of regenerative…
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Organics: the time is now!  

15 Jul 19
We need to lead the way By Noel Josephson, CEO of Ceres…
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Super natural growing power

01 Jan 19
We hope you enjoy this free article from OrganicNZ. Join us for…
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Local food, local money

01 Sep 18
Sharon Stevens looks at the connection between local, regenerative…
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Living the change

01 Mar 18
A new film shines the spotlight on our organic and sustainable…
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Savings pools: interest-free loans and trading

01 Mar 16
Frith Chamberlain outlines a system that uses money in a fair…
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Local food and seed in Aotearoa NZ

01 Mar 16
In 2012 and 2013, a team of New Zealand permaculture educators…
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The joy in crop swapping

01 Nov 15
Franziska von Hünerbein writes about a movement that’s about…
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Hemp: The comeback crop for building

01 Nov 13
Hemp is an ancient crop, grown for its fibre and put to thousands…
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How to create a GE-free zone

01 Mar 13
Zelka Grammer encourages you to press for a GE-free zone in…
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A guide to organic education in New Zealand

01 Nov 11
Bridget Freeman Rock reviews the organic education options available…
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