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We’re saying no to black friday

November 21, 2022

Black Friday is coming, and you won’t find a sale here. Big sales and frivolous consumerism creates excess, makes an unfair world and is hurting our environment. 

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Dark Passionfruit Curd Tart

November 18, 2022

  Laura from the food team is back with another delicious recipe! This Dark Passionfruit Curd Tart is the perfect treat this Christmas.    Download the recipe here> Shop ingredients here>

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Live Green This Summer

November 8, 2022

Be thoughtful, think green this summer. We believe that small steps lead to big change. 

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Coconut Passion, Chocolate and Mango Ice cream

November 3, 2022

This delicious ice cream is the perfect treat during these hot summer months.

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Coconut rough with a passionfruit twist!

October 17, 2022

Makes 12-16 pieces of passionfruity-coconutty-chocolatey goodness. A retreat for your taste buds. Enjoy!

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Get a passion for doing good!

Experience how doing good tastes great with this delicious pairing of rich, organic 55% dark chocolate and sweet, tangy, freeze dried passionfruit.

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Chocolate Coconut Bars

September 19, 2022

Our Trade Aid office baking whizz, Laura, has been at it again with her Homemade Chocolate Coconut Bars.

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Modern Slavery Update

September 16, 2022

More than 5,000 New Zealanders submit to government in support of legislation to address modern slavery.

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Woven with love

September 12, 2022

Our hand woven baskets are crafted with care, skill and love.

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Dark Passion Energy Balls

August 19, 2022

  These balls are packed with soluble fibre, antioxidants and healthy fats and are free of refined sugar. They are freezer friendly, vegan, gluten free and kids love making them, dipping them and eating them!   Download the recipe here> Shop ingredients here>

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Chocolate Apple Brownie

August 3, 2022

This chocolate apple brownie is delicious and so simple to make! Perfect for those with an egg free diet.

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Chocolatey Porridge

July 15, 2022

We recommend trying this porridge on a cold winter morning for a sweet start to your day. 

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Volunteers Week 2022

June 19, 2022

It’s officially Te Wiki Tūao ā-Motu / National Volunteer week (Sunday 19th June – Saturday 25th June 2022) which honours the collective energies and mana of all our volunteers in Aotearoa.

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Limited edition organic coffee – Congo

June 1, 2022

This month we have a limited edition organic coffee from The Democratic Republic of Congo.

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World Fair Trade Day 2022

May 13, 2022

Fair trade is one way we can combat modern slavery in our supply chains. No one should benefit from slavery. Not brands and not consumers. Yet, they do. We do. New Zealand families are estimated to spend $34 a week on products tainted with slavery.

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The dark underbelly of global chocolate production

April 13, 2022

Easter is almost here. However, buyers beware because there’s a sinister side to chocolate. The majority of the global chocolate market, including big brands such as Cadbury, are produced by heavily exploiting children.

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