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Commonsense's Flagship Suppliers: Common Property

November 22, 2018 at 3:58 PM

Back in 1975 Jim Kebbell and Marion Wood (who would later set up Commonsense) bought some land in Te Horo as an outreach for the halfway houses they were running…

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Plastic Free Toilet Paper from Greencane!

July 1, 2018 at 11:24 AM

Greencane Ecopaper produce sustainable and environmentally friendly, plastic free toilet paper, kitchen towels, and tissues.

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Plastic-Free Bars - The Ethique-al Choice

May 2, 2018 at 11:27 AM

Christchurch based Ethique (pronounced Eh-tique) began life as a young, fledgling business looking to provide healthier, more sustainable soaps and shampoos to the people of New Zealand.

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The Magical Commonsense Coffee from Good Fortune

January 17, 2018 at 4:43 PM

As part of our 25th birthday celebrations, we've been lucky enough to be given some extra love by some of our favourite local foodies: Wellington Chocolate Factory, Garage Project and…

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Cameron Family Farms

January 17, 2018 at 4:42 PM

Nestled in the beautiful countryside of South Wairarapa sits Cameron Family Farms, an extensive organic farming operation set up by Filmmaker James Cameron and Author Suzy Cameron, both keen environmental…

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The Urban Monk: Fantastic Monastic Cultured Food

January 17, 2018 at 4:42 PM

We love how passionate our suppliers and growers are, and Christchurch-based Matt Morris is as passionate as they come! Director of The Urban Monk, he takes a spiritual approach to creating delicious certified organic…

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Interview with Clayton of Baron Hasselhoff's Cookies

January 17, 2018 at 4:40 PM

We talk to Clayton McErlane about his Baron Hasselfhoff's organic, vegan, gluten free cookies, and we try a few just to be extra sure of their deliciousness! What did you want to…

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