NZ Politics for Dummies
Here is your unbiased guide to the basics of politics in New Zealand It’s easy to feel daunted by the big, scary world of politics. There is so much to know, and if you’re a new voter, or just don’t have the time or energy for a bunch of research, it’s difficult to know where […]
Planting Pines and Problems?
The Role of Local Communities in Sustainable Resource Management The first memory I have of pinus radiata was as a young boy, with the smell of Christmas trees. That piney aroma would fill the house along with the anticipated excitement of the opening of gifts thereunder. As a teenage apprentice carpenter, I learnt about the […]
Local Action – Reef Denton (Motocross)
Hi, I’m Reef Denton and I’m 14 years old. When I was three, my parents took me to Nitro Circus and ever since then I’ve loved dirt bikes. My Dad told me if I could ride a push bike properly, he would get me a dirt bike. So, after some practice on a push bike […]
Creative Portraiture: The Art of Storytelling Through Photography
For many years, art and photography have been my passion. It all began with my high school art teacher, a photographer, who led me to set up my own darkroom at home. However, life got in the way: work, making money, relationships, injuries, etc., and it took some time to realise that photography was the […]
Hemp: A Super Plant with Many Benefits
Brought to you by So Dope NZ – Hemp is a super plant that’s been used for centuries for its medicinal properties and it is gaining recognition for its many benefits. There are three main ways you can use hemp. Hemp Fibre: A Renewable Resource Hemp fibre is a renewable resource that’s gaining popularity for […]