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Sustainable living boost for the Far North
1 September 2008
A new programme spearheaded by the Far North Environment Centre will give local households a boost to reduce their ecological footprint.Get ready for New Zealand’s spring clean
27 August 2008
As New Zealand will soon (hopefully) wake from its winter slumber, it’s time to roll up our sleeves and get stuck into ‘Clean Up New Zealand Week’ this September.
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Something green is growing in Hawkes’ Bay
27 August 2008
Five Year 13 students from Iona College in the Hawkes’ Bay have combined their concern for the environment and interest in business to create their own company called GrowGreen.Free, expert advice advances across the country
15 August 2008
Winter relief has come just in time for those living in the lower North Island with an extension to the Home Energy Advice Centre.Eco-label help for confused consumers
12 August 2008
If you’ve ever found yourself standing in the supermarket overwhelmed by the competing environmental claims of different products, then help is at hand.Want to go green on your next holiday? Just look for the mark
7 August 2008
If you’re planning a holiday but are worried about the impact on the environment, it’s now a lot easier to make smart, sustainable decisions with the launch of the Qualmark Green accreditation label.New home for the Nelson Environment Centre
5 August 2008
The Nelson Environment Centre, for a long time a stalwart of environmental services and information in Nelson, has reason to celebrate with the opening of its new offices late last month.The Green RIG rolls into Wellington
30 July 2008
What’s big, green, has eight wheels and is powered by three alternative sources? It’s the Green RIG (Regional Information 2 Go), the Horizons Regional Council’s mobile environmental education unit.Warm Homes on their way for Southland
29 July 2008
Some relief is on its way for those living in chilly Southland homes with the launch of a multi-million dollar projected aimed at making houses in the region warmer.Rainwater making a comeback in west Auckland
21 July 2008
In an effort to save water and become more sustainable, residents of Waitakere city are being encouraged by their council to install rainwater tanks in their homes.
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