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Light-earth sanctuary

October 27, 2021October 28, 2021

Earth building is cheaper than conventional building – but only if
you do it yourself, says Sam Southward. He has built four light-earth
constructions at the delightfully named Absurdistan Community near
Kaiwaka. Theresa Sjöquist pays a visit to find out more.

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Features | Magazine Articles

Silt to soil: Rejuvenating silt organically

May 3, 2023May 3, 2023

The silts from recent floods are devoid of the all-important pore spaces, organic matter and microbes that make up a living soil. Charles Merfield gives practical recommendations on how to use organic processes to re-establish these and revitalise mineral-rich silt.

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Making soil: turning food scraps into food production

April 21, 2023May 3, 2023

A climate action enterprise uses bokashi and no-turn composting methods to create carbon-rich, nutrient-dense soil. Theresa Sjoquist talks to those who are diverting landfill to profitable crops.

Gardening | Magazine Articles

An Aunty to all: supporting those affected by Cyclone Gabrielle

April 26, 2023May 3, 2023

When disaster strikes, the basics of food and shelter become challenging. Meghan Read hears from Arohanui Lawrence about how her spray-free community garden demonstrates the strength of local food resilience.

Farming and Horticulture | Magazine Articles

Accounting for the future

May 5, 2023May 5, 2023

A recent article in a farming magazine, bemoaned that an estimated $55 million has been spent comparing organic/regenerative to industrial (named conventional) farming – with the conclusion that regenerative farming produced less profit and more GHG (greenhouse gas) emissions.

Gardening | Magazine Articles

Conquer the cold: seasonal gardening tips and tasks for late autumn

April 26, 2023May 3, 2023

With autumn settling into winter, what better advice than turning to the sun and letting the shadows fall behind you could gardeners take? Especially those who have lost so much in recent weather events. Wherever you are in the country, make the most of the little heat that still lingers, by trapping it in cunning ways

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

February 22, 2023February 22, 2023

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.

Earth building is cheaper than conventional building – but only if you do it yourself, says Sam Southward. He has built four light-earth constructions at the delightfully named Absurdistan Community near Kaiwaka. Theresa Sjöquist pays a visit to find out more.

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Earth building is cheaper than conventional building – but only if
you do it yourself, says Sam Southward. He has built four light-earth
constructions at the delightfully named Absurdistan Community near
Kaiwaka. Theresa Sjöquist pays a visit to find out more.