The Therapeutic Products Bill: A step forward for natural health products?
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The Therapeutic Products Bill: A step forward for natural health products?

Natural health products are included in the Therapeutic Products Bill which was presented to Parliament at the end of last year. Dr Sandra Clair looks at the reasoning behind it and says that, if executed well, this could be a step in the right direction for pluralistic medicine in New Zealand.

Growing good food: seasonal gardening tips and tasks for autumn
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Growing good food: seasonal gardening tips and tasks for autumn

March and April are such surprising and exciting months in the garden. Just when it seems the world is winding down and our edible beds are readying themselves for sleep, a whole new season of opportunity presents itself. That’s because, apart from a few of the coldest spots in the country (and even then, there is potential for growing undercover or indoors), nature never sleeps. So while autumn is very much the season for harvesting and storing, it’s also a time to be out with the fork, the seeds and the seedlings – and to start growing all over again! 

Organic NZ Farmers’ Market of the Year

Organic NZ Farmers’ Market of the Year

Organic NZ Farmers’ Market of the Year This award recognises the most popular farmers’ market in Aotearoa! Local food systems and community food security are really important to us. Farmers’ markets are far from 100% organic but are a big part of community food systems and often have a good amount of organic produce available….

Organic NZ Community Garden of the Year

Organic NZ Community Garden of the Year

Organic NZ Community Garden of the Year This award recognises the most popular community food garden in Aotearoa! We want to highlight the beautiful productive māra and community gardens supporting food security and sharing knowledge around the country.  The criteria Nominations for this category have to be: