buy kiwi made Archive

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    What Would Rod Say?



    This first anniversary of the National-led government is also the fourth anniversary of the death of former Green Party Co-Leader, Rod Donald. With the many retrospectives being written about the “new” government, my thoughts turn today to what Rod might have thought about the developments of the last year. There’s been commentary claiming the government hasn’t [...] read more
    November 6, 2009 5:33 pm - 68 Comments
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    Buy Kiwi Made gets the axe



    It’s was no surprise to me when Gerry Brownlee stated on Saturday that the Buy Kiwi Made programme will get the chop. Part of the cooperation agreement between the Greens and Labour in 2005, it brought to life the long standing vision of the late Rod Donald. It is ironic that just as we despearately need [...] read more
    December 8, 2008 9:04 am - 99 Comments
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    Good for manufacturers



    The Manufacturers and Exporters Association put out a list of policies that it thinks are critical to the economy.  I don’t always agree with everything the MEA says, although it has been a strong supporter of Buy Kiwi Made.  But interestingly, looking at this list, I reckon the Greens would probably out perform the other [...] read more
    November 5, 2008 11:44 am - No Comments
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    Local creativity



    Just as proof that Buy Kiwi Made does work, this election’s campaigns have become a study in contrast.  It seems we have National’s dour ‘Things are bad, we promise not to make them worse’ campaign of blue planes leaving our shores, bought to you by Australian firm Crosby Textor.  Then there is Labour’s ‘Vote for [...] read more
    October 7, 2008 11:34 am - 26 Comments
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    Manufacturing in New Zealand



    Agaisnt the odds manufacturers are doing some great things in New Zealand.  They often get written off as part of a dying industry but the reality is that manufacturing provides jobs for about 250,000 New Zealanders, and is at the core of our ability to self sufficiently provide for ourselves, give us the type of [...] read more
    May 12, 2008 11:23 am - 41 Comments
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    Farmers’ markets



    Today and tomorrow many thousands of New Zealanders will be visiting their local farmers markets around the country, neatly skirting around New Zealand’s supermarket duopoly, and trading directly with the people who grow their food. Radio New Zealand’s Country Life currently has an interesting podcast documentary on the Hamilton Farmers’ Market, which is giving small growers [...] read more
    January 26, 2008 8:37 am - 17 Comments
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    Esther James’ walk for Buy Kiwi Made



    This week is the 76th anniversary of the Esther James beginning her walk from one end of New Zealand to the other; the first recorded person to have completed this feat. And she made this walk, from Kaitaia to Bluff and then across Stewart Island, to promote kiwi made goods. James was also New [...] read more
    December 6, 2007 9:46 am - 19 Comments
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    Drama at the Royal Show



    Christchurch members of the Green Party are currently at the Royal Show discussing green solutions and Green Party achievements with the show going public.  Luckily for the Greens they are getting good entertainment from their stall neighbours who appear to be re-enacting Arthur Millar’s period piece drama, the Crucible. Sue Bradford will also be at the [...] read more
    November 15, 2007 5:07 pm - 53 Comments