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by Rebecca Roberts
How to compost soft weeds with a weed composting bag
If you’ve got soft, invasive weeds on your property and want to get rid of them, a weed composting bag may be the solution for you. Our sturdy, premium-quality weed… Read More
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Fun, free, eco-friendly events for the school holidays
If you are looking for fun, free, eco-friendly activities for the kids these school holidays, check out EcoFest events running across Tāmaki Makaurau. From bike fun days to craft workshops,… Read More
by Myrthe Braam
Let these EcoFest West events help you save money
Learn how to stretch your dollar with EcoFest West 2022. Read More
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Six questions with Carla Gee, EcoMatters’ new CEO
After five years at the organisation, Carla Gee (Ngāti Kahungunu), our former Head of Operations, has stepped into the job of leading the EcoMatters team of more than 35 people. Read More
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Lunch from the Garden – Pesto Kale Salad Recipe
Megan Cole has been on a journey to reduce her household’s waste for the last few years. When she came across a “Grow your own greens” workshop by Love Food… Read More
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The journey of a food waste champion
Food waste is a massive problem in New Zealand. Households alone send 157,398 tonnes of food waste to our landfills each year, enough to feed the population of Dunedin for… Read More
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Seven events to kick start your sustainable lifestyle journey
Want to live a more sustainable lifestyle but not sure where to start? EcoFest West offers a great opportunity to learn practical ideas to make sustainable living easy. The first step on… Read More
by Anna Kary
Learning goes hand in hand with teaching for family
Food is a family affair for Bindi Chouhan, and it’s no different when it comes to sharing tips and ideas for Love Food Hate Waste. Bindi, her mother Mina, and… Read More
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Thousands of vege seedlings to help Aucklanders grow their own kai
Thousands of vegetable seedlings are now making their way to West Auckland families, in an effort to tackle issues of local food security and resilience. Grow My Kai sees EcoMatters… Read More
by Anna Kary
Thoughts on Gardening with Young Kids
Our EcoMatters Community Garden and EcoHub Education Coordinator Meg Liptrot shares more about her video blog, Thoughts on Gardening with Young Kids. This little film was made during lockdown level… Read More