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Published on: November 14 2021World Vegan Month is almost as old as myself, celebrating 27 years in 2021, yet somehow this is the first year Iâve paid much attention. Iâm fairly certain itâs because in our 11th week of lockdown in Auckland TÄmaki Makaurau, I had been spending more time online than anyone should. The month kicks off on November 1st with World Vegan Day - established in 1994 to celebrate 50 years of the UK Vegan Society, it has grown exponentially in popularity since its inception.Read more -
Published on: November 12 2021As novelist Henry James tells us, âThree things in human life are important: the first is to be kind; the second is to be kind, and the third is to be kind.â World Kindness Day also reminds us (in case we need it) to take a breath, and be kind to each other, to ourselves, and to the world.Read more -
Published on: November 03 2021Not all âcycling is created equal. While we might use terms like upcycling, recycling and downcycling interchangeably, in fact, each one is more â or less â effective at reusing items and their materials.Read more
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Published on: October 07 2021Aro is bilingual husband and wife duo Charles (NgÄpuhi, Te Rarawa, NgÄti Te Ata, Te Ati Awa) and Emily Looker (nee Rice), who share a passion for using the power of language and music to tell stories and remind us of our cultural identity.Read more
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Published on: October 07 2021At the top of our list of things that make us go grr, is spending money on a new piece of clothing, only to have it fall apart after a couple of wears. Whether youâre creating a capsule, investing in a statement piece, or just aiming for a more sustainable wardrobe, choosing the best quality you can is key. But how can you tell if a garment will go the distance?Read more
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Published on: September 29 2021I stumbled upon a poem recently and it resonated deeply. Weâre at a time here in New Zealand where we are forced to slow down, potentially to reassess. Being at home with fewer distractions, the monotony of staying in one place can affect all of us in different ways.Read more
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Published on: September 11 2021Sowing seed and growing seedlings on is a skill thatâs truly worth having. In this time where we can be in Lockdown within hours, having seeds in your fridge and some good quality potting mix on hand means you can grow food.Read more
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Published on: September 08 2021This delicious tart is super simple to make and a delicious light meal thatâs perfect for spring. These are divine hot out of the oven or at room temperature for a fancy picnic.Read more
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Published on: September 07 2021As we write this, itâs Conservation Week/Te Wiki Tiaki Ao TĹŤroa in New Zealand. And because of COVID-19, the country is also at levels 4 and 3 lockdown. So while we all need to stay at home â this is an excellent opportunity to think about how we can protect our native wildlife right in our own backyard.Read more
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Published on: August 25 2021The Olympics are a problematic favourite of mine. I became known for taking a week of annual leave to allow myself to watch events in the middle of the night for Rio 2016. For Tokyo 2020, the time difference was easier to manage, but my looming deadlines got in the way of the level of viewing I had anticipated. There is always a wave of disappointment when the closing ceremony rolls around, but itâs only temporary, as it means the Paralympic Games are fast approaching.Read more
