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If you’re feeling like you’ve done everything with the kids already, but there’s still more time to keep them entertained while in lockdown, why not try some crafting activities with paper straws? Paper straws are even better for construction than plastic ones because they are heaps sturdier and so you can build more elaborate models. We can ship paper straws to you once NZ is in Alert Level 3 and we've got some packs of multicoloured crafting straws made up ready to go or purchase packs to make sea creatures Got heaps of skills? Make a full underwater scene like...

The global shampoo market is worth over US$28 billion and yet the most expensive human hair for wigs is that which has never been shampooed. All of a sudden I feel that maybe we’re being a bit conned when it comes to shampoo. The 4 week motu that we’re currently in is the perfect time to try out ‘no poo’ – no one’s going to see you anyway while we’re all kōkōmuka tū tara ā-whare (stay at homes)! I had heard about ‘no shampoo’ or ‘no poo’ but wasn’t sure how it would work on my hair and I was...

NZ has 28 species of native bees/ngaro huruhuru. Unlike honey bees, they don't live in hives but in holes in the ground or plant material. You can make your own bee/bug hotel to encourage more beneficial insects into your garden (and it's the quickest crafting project ever!) 1. Completely remove the lid and wash and dry a can. 2. Using a nail, make a hole in the base of the can, near the top. 3. Thread some strong (but not plastic) string through the hole. 4. Cut paper straws so that they are just shorter than the tin can (the...

Are you wanting to leave a sparkly, delicious treat on the lawn for Rudolph and his buddies? Rather than using the traditional glitter (which is just made up of tiny bits of shiny plastic)... Make some salty, oaty reindeer food. 

On July 1st 2019 the nationwide ban on plastic bags comes in to force. While this is a massive shift, many people are still asking why it matters - "what about all the other plastic in the supermarket?", "what is banning plastic bags going to do?". Watch the video below to see why we think it is a big deal!