Shopping with Certainty

A look at why shops are becoming certified organic, and what it means in practice. Learning from Christchurch retailer, Liberty Market. In 2003 while grocery shopping, Ernest Tsao came across an organic shop for sale. Having not long completed an MBA and taking it easy as he considered his choices, this business seemed like a good […]

Happy 35th birthday BioGro!

This year marks the significant milestone of 35 Years of certifying organic production for BioGro, New Zealand’s largest certifier. It’s also a milestone for organics. David Woods was part of BioGro’s inception. He says there were three main organic groups in New Zealand in the early 80s: the Soil and Health Association of New Zealand […]

Renaissance herb lore alive and well

A profile of Artemis, which this year turns 20. Founded by Sandra Clair, one of New Zealand’s most qualified plant-medicine experts, Artemis helps people deal effectively with common health complaints. “I’m a practitioner at heart, so it’s essential that people experience tangible relief,” Sandra says. Born and raised in Switzerland, where many traditional plant medicines […]

An earth-building journey

The travels, training and teaching of earth builder, Rosa Henderson In 2011 Rosa Henderson left a partner and a career in professional photography and youth events co-ordination and bought a one-way ticket to India. She wanted new directions for something useful she could contribute to the world. The experience led to her becoming a well-known […]

Feeding the Soil from the Sea

Pacific Biofert is a family run organic fertiliser business. Managed today by Bill Sinclair, Pacific Biofert began as a small farm. Clive Sinclair, Bill’s father, began work in his father’s small family flour-packing business. Clive’s father was General Manager of Northern Roller Mills (NRM), a large supplier of stock foods. Seeing a gap in the […]