In clever business hands driven by a green philosophical approach New Zealanders should see organic food and products become more available and much more affordable. Peter Kraus, head of PK Group has long held green interests, maintaining significant organic gardens and orchards on his own property. He also has other arenas of interest – he […]
Today, at 11am, Marcel left us forever after a long battle with renal cancer. He was No.9 of 11 siblings and the first to leave – always the unerring leader. A man of extraordinary character and skills – blessed with rare kindness and generosity. His passing was of the utmost grace and peace, gently retreating […]
The science of building biology In New Zealand, when designers and architects design our homes, we ‘like’ or ‘dislike’ their work. Overseas however, if human health is negatively affected by a built environment that compromises natural biological functions, the building company, architect and manufacturers can be sued. Litigation could result from an unhealthy indoor air […]
Klaus Lotz of Permadynamics in Matapouri is the first mushroom grower in New Zealand to achieve biodynamic certification with Demeter for two types of mushrooms: Shiitake (lentinula edodes) and Oyster (pleurotus ostreatus) mushrooms. There is one other certified organic mushroom producer in new Zealand, Hillcroft Mushrooms in Napier. The production process at Permadynamic uses only […]
This article was published in the Northern Advocate’s Weekend Features section, 48 Hours, 15 July 2017. It’s an interview with Jo Hardy about her involvement with the original Hundertwasser project in the early 1990s. The Jo Hardy restrospective, Not Now Apocalypse, is still running at the Whangarei Art Museum in the Town Basin until 20 August. A […]
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Theresa Sjoquist
