Local food, local money
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Local food, local money

Sharon Stevens looks at the connection between local, regenerative food production and homegrown currencies such as her local ‘Loaves’. We hope you enjoy this free article from Organic NZ. Sign up now for a print or digital subscription and get the latest from us each issue. From local markets to direct farmer-to-consumer relationships, regenerative agriculture is bonded…

Living the change
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Living the change

A new film shines the spotlight on our organic and sustainable heroes. Philippa Jamieson finds out more. We hope you enjoy this free article from Organic NZ. Sign up now for a print or digital subscription and get the latest from us each issue. Climate change… la la la la la. Environmental destruction – I know, it’s…

Savings pools: interest-free loans and trading
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Savings pools: interest-free loans and trading

Frith Chamberlain outlines a system that uses money in a fair and reciprocal way. We hope you enjoy this free article from Organic NZ. Sign up now for a print or digital subscription and get the latest from us each issue. In November 2015 I had the pleasure of attending New Zealand’s first national ‘savings pool’ hui….

A guide to organic education in New Zealand
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A guide to organic education in New Zealand

Bridget Freeman Rock reviews the organic education options available in New Zealand We hope you enjoy this free article from Organic NZ. Sign up now for a print or digital subscription and get the latest from us each issue. Many Organic NZ readers are hungry for practical skills and further knowledge of organics, and with a range…

Safe food storage: healthy options for food packaging and storage
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Safe food storage: healthy options for food packaging and storage

Kyra Xavia investigates at the health risks of plastic used for food packaging and storage, and offers suggestions for healthy alternatives We hope you enjoy this free article from Organic NZ. Sign up now for a print or digital subscription and get the latest from us each issue. Plastic pervades every area of our life. Unfortunately it…

Power-down pioneer: cycling for change
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Power-down pioneer: cycling for change

Joseph Dougherty introduces Ted Howard, a champion of ‘powering down’, of social change directed at encouraging greater sustainability. We hope you enjoy this free article from Organic NZ. Sign up now for a print or digital subscription and get the latest from us each issue. Ted Howard is an inspiring example of how someone can make the…

The Rise of the Mud & Muck Boys: humble beginnings of the Soil and Health Association NZ
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The Rise of the Mud & Muck Boys: humble beginnings of the Soil and Health Association NZ

Paul Smith talks to the people who recall the early days of Soil & Health. They remained true to our principles through thick and thin – “for the love of it”. We hope you enjoy this free article from Organic NZ. Sign up now for a print or digital subscription and get the latest from us each…