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Wellness retreat – Raglan, Waikato
wakeupandthrive.co.nz
Accommodation for two nights for two in Dave’s rammed earth home in Raglan (fasting optional), plus an afternoon session with Dave, including your choices of infrared bed, sauna, ice bath shock treatment, and/or breath work. Value $400.
Dispersing the myths of methane
/in Features, Magazine ArticlesAre burping cows really to blame for global warming? Dee Pignéguy delves into the source and cycle of methane to reveal that it is not so simplistic – and there are other culprits that should concern us more.
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Insects in your garden: Beneficial or bad?
/in Features, Magazine ArticlesInsects are a vital component of a spray-free garden. But which ones? Duncan Smith describes what various insects do, why you need them, and how to get them.
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The wonders of water
/in Health and Food, Magazine ArticlesIt’s prolific, peculiar, fundamental, and all too often, unappreciated. Dr Charles Merfield marvels over the properties of banged-up stardust and explains why it is essential to life on Earth.
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Going underground to the root of it all
/in Farming and Horticulture, Magazine ArticlesRoots, the essential ‘engine room’ of a plant, is the determining factor of health and growth. But roots may not be where you expect. David Whyte delves down into how our trees behave underground.
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Contaminated ground water in New Zealand: The causes of and solutions for nitrate leaching
/in Health and Food, Magazine ArticlesTests are showing a high percentage of New Zealand’s ground water is contaminated at levels that pose a serious health risk. Rebecca Reider outlines the cause and potential solutions.
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Elderberry: where and how to grow, maintenance, and uses
/in Gardening, Magazine ArticlesIf a plant should have multiple uses to justify itself, the elder is overqualified. Anna-Marie Barnes describes the uses of this hardy and robust plant that is easy to tuck into every hedgerow or shelterbelt – even if just for the insects and birds.
He who cultivates elderberry will die in his own bed.
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Spelt: the benefits and challenges of an ancient grain
/in Farming and Horticulture, Magazine ArticlesAn ancient grain that’s enjoying a modern revival is being grown organically near Bulls in Manawatū. Theresa Sjöquist talked to Harry Russell-Bowen of Ratahi Farm about the benefits and challenges of growing spelt.
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Wake Up and Thrive – Rejuvenating Retreats 2024
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Wellness retreat – Raglan, Waikato
wakeupandthrive.co.nz
Accommodation for two nights for two in Dave’s rammed earth home in Raglan (fasting optional), plus an afternoon session with Dave, including your choices of infrared bed, sauna, ice bath shock treatment, and/or breath work. Value $400.
Misty Mountain Retreat – Rejuvenating Retreats 2024
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Creative Sanctuary – Pahiatua, Wairarapa
mistymountainretreat.nz
Win the opportunity to attend one of Misty Mountain’s scheduled workshops. Value $270.
Hereweka Garden Retreat – Rejuvenating Retreats 2024
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Garden of National Significance – Dunedin, Otago Peninsula
www.hereweka.co.nz
Win – Family of five entry. By appointment or on one of their scheduled open days. Be inspired by what you can grow and eat and enjoy in the Otago climate. Value $75.