Covid-19 has seen Kiwis in and out of lockdown over the last year and a new survey reveals 70% of Kiwis feel more stressed as a result and 82% are now more conscious of cleanliness than ever before. Introducing YOURS, a new range of Kiwi
Mindful Fashion New Zealand has collaborated with local designers to launch the Full Circle T-shirt Project, aiming to highlight solutions and raise funds to address sustainability challenges in the local fashion industry. Today marks the Full Circle T-shirt Project's launch, with Mindful Fashion New Zealand members
Six out of ten Kiwis don’t know that their petrol or diesel car use is likely to be their single-biggest contributor to their carbon footprint, reveals research* released last week by EECA (Energy Efficiency & Conservation Authority), the agency behind Gen Less. What’s more, short car
“I don’t know where my energy has gone!” This is a common complaint as age. You just don’t feel like you did when you were young and full of beans!Life coach and author Donna Portland hears similar laments from all kinds of people. Some years
New vegan food truck Planted is set to shake up the foodie scene in Christchurch. Read the story behind Planted and why they are choosing to balance purpose with profit. Fuelled by research and a deeper understanding of the benefits of plant-based food, personal trainer and
The recent Colmar Brunton Better Futures Report 2021 shows that sustainability transformation is underway globally, including in the realms of waste-free retailing, reducing carbon emissions, and working collaboratively to achieve sustainability goals.Notably, many New Zealand businesses have responded with sustainable initiatives and a greater sense
A Good reader shares how lockdown allowed her to embrace her unknown inner introvert. In March 2020, the first and second Covid-19 lockdowns changed many things. Grand plans like travelling overseas and celebrating thirtieth birthdays were dashed in the blink of the eye, then quickly
Orange Sky New Zealand, a not-for-profit organisation helping people experiencing homelessness, says its services and support for the community has doubled in the last 12 months.Orange Sky NZ’s Operations Manager, Eddie Uini and his team of more than 160 volunteers, welcome friends [people experiencing homelessness]
85 New Zealand companies including Kowtow, Kathmandu, Noel Leeming and We-ar have signed a joint letter urging the government to instigate an inquiry into whether New Zealand needs a Modern Slavery Act. The open letter was presented to Minister Wood at the Tango i
We talk to clothing brand Friends with Frank about the GOTS certification and the benefits of this for workers and the environment.The Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) is a globally recognised and independent certification for organic textiles. From the harvesting of raw materials to environmentally
