100+ Delicious New Zealand Made Food Products To Try
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by Kate Hall
2M ago
Aotearoa New Zealand is abundant with food, growers, makers, farmers, and creators. But thinking about where the food was made seems to be further down the list of priorities when people do their grocery shopping. Supporting food manufacturers in New Zealand has always been a focus of mine, but this year I challenged myself to going all in: A year of only buying New Zealand made food, preferably New Zealand grown too. You can read all about the struggles and successes here, but one of the biggest time wasters and challenges was actually finding locally made food so I had variety. I knew the op ..read more
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18 Sustainable New Zealand Made Clothing & Accessory Brands to Love in 2025
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by Kate Hall
2M ago
Buying locally made clothing is essential for supporting the community around you. When you choose sustainable New Zealand Made Clothing and Accessory Brands, you’re backing artisans and businesses in Aotearoa New Zealand who are dedicated to quality and ethical practices (like paying a living wage). I don’t just mean ‘designed in New Zealand’ which often trips us up. ‘Designed in New Zealand’ could mean production happens anywhere. But thankfully there’s enough designed AND made in New Zealand garments to write a blog post about it. Below you’ll find 18 Sustainable New Zealand Made Clothing a ..read more
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Your Guide To 12 Of The Best Sustainable Bed Sheets & Eco Friendly Duvet Sets
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by Kate Hall
3M ago
What feels even better than clean sheet night? Cozying up in sheets you know were made fairly, ethically and sustainably. There are many different ways we can consume consciously, in many different areas of our homes - sustainable bed sheets is one of them! We’ve done the research for you, and included cost ranges, materials, locations, and even return options below. When researching these brands, it was clear most bedding companies mention their sustainability and carbon footprint, but are more vague (or don’t even mention) around their ethics. Everything is made by or with the help of a huma ..read more
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20 Of The Best Ethical And Sustainable Basics Clothing Brands For Everyday Wear
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by Kate Hall
3M ago
Basics are so named because they are just that - the basic staple pieces that enable a wardrobe to thrive. They might be defined by their lack of pattern, or by being the next to skin layer, but one thing that ‘basics’ stand to enable is getting more wear out of our wardrobes. Whether it ‘s the piece that ties your colourful coat to your jeans, or the layer you wear under things to keep warm, a great basic makes everything wearable. Sustainable basics don’t go out of fashion. With the help of my sister we have compiled a list of brands that offer a great range of materials and styles all while ..read more
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The Top Sustainable Christmas Gift Ideas For New Zealanders In 2024
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by Kate Hall
3M ago
Christmas gifting can be stressful, expensive, and wasteful. Ever since I’ve approached gifting with a sustainable mindset, Christmas gifting has been joyful, cheaper, and with little to no waste in sight! I actually enjoy it! This blog post explains how I handle Christmas gifting in my family and includes 25+ ideas for your sustainable gift ideas this holiday season. My Christmas Gifts For the past two years, both my family and Tim’s (my husband) family have used DrawNames; a (free!) secret Santa generator. One person loads up everyone’s names, fills in any exceptions (e.g. settings that mean ..read more
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100+ Sustainable Alternatives To Classic Christmas Gifts
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by Kate Hall
3M ago
Whether it’s for an Aunty you only see at Christmas or a neighbour who really helped you out this year, physical gifts have a time and a place: I refuse to be the Sustainable Christmas Grinch and tell you otherwise. Of course I’m a big believer in experiences and quality time over physical gifts, but no matter how hard I try, every single Christmas I end up buying a gift. And I don’t think that’s a bad thing! This Christmas, use your buying power to support small businesses who create amazing products that your loved ones will treasure, devour, wear or use. With the help of thousands of people ..read more
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14 Ethical and Sustainable Underwear Brands To Love
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by Kate Hall
3M ago
Sometimes, to get him in the mood, I whisper in my husband’s ear “my underwear is ethically made”. This trick doesn’t do much, but at least I have a giggle. Jokes aside, knowing that the people who made your underwear were paid a fair wage is really important. Living life in underwear that is made from sustainable materials is essential for the planet and your body too. Together, with my sister, we’ve put together a list of the best ethical and sustainable underwear brands we think you’ll love. Please note: we acknowledge these brands are imperfect. But they’re trying, really hard. We applaud ..read more
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21 Sustainable Alternatives To Classic Christmas Gifts
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by Kate Hall
4M ago
Whether it’s for an Aunty you only see at Christmas or a neighbour who really helped you out this year, physical gifts have a time and a place: I refuse to be the Sustainable Christmas Grinch and tell you otherwise. Of course I’m a big believer in experiences and quality time over physical gifts, but no matter how hard I try, every single Christmas I end up buying a gift. And I don’t think that’s a bad thing! This Christmas, use your buying power to support small businesses who create amazing products that your loved ones will treasure, devour, wear, and use. With the help of thousands of peop ..read more
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Top 5 Reasons Auckland Zoo’s Education Sessions Are A Must For Kiwi Kids
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by Kate Hall
4M ago
Auckland Zoo is known for a fun day out or birthday party location (I recently celebrated my 28th birthday there) but what we often forget is that Auckland Zoo is a major player in the conservation space in Aotearoa New Zealand. It plays a crucial role through breeding programmes, education initiatives, and partnerships with conservation projects. Auckland Zoo focuses on protecting native species and habitats, educating the public about biodiversity, and collaborating with national and international organisations to drive impactful conservation efforts. I had the pleasure of visiting Auckland ..read more
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18 Ethical Swimwear Brands To Dip Into This Summer
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by Kate Hall
4M ago
I’m a bit of a water baby - I’ve lived most of my life by the beach and no matter the season, I’m keen for a dip! This means that a good bathing suit is a staple in my wardrobe. I don’t settle for average ethical swimwear. With the help of my sister, Georgia, we’ve created a list of ethical swimwear brands that focus on responsible production, use recycled or sustainable materials, and will make you feel like a beach BABE. We’ve also tried our best to include size inclusive swimwear brands who have styles that fit a range of different body types. Note: Prices are all in NZD, sizing is AU sizin ..read more
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