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  • Oh look! It's coffee o'clock โฑโ˜•๏ธ๐Ÿ˜‡ Shop fair trade coffee in-store or online! #TradeAid #FairTrade #NewZealand #FairTradeFashion #BuyFairTrade #Handmade #EthicalShopping #ConsciousConsumer #Winter #Inspirations #GetInspired #HandCrafted #Coffee #FairTradeCoffee #OrganicCoffee #Organic
  • Well this is more than a little exciting! ๐Ÿ˜ฎ Who is watching The Block NZ? Did you catch our stunning Hanging Egg Chair in Chlo and Em's cosy living room? Isn't it great to see fair trade products getting some of the limelight! We think it works beautifully in the room ๐Ÿ˜ #TheBlock2018 #TheBlockNZ #TradeAid #FairTrade #NewZealand #FairTradeFashion #BuyFairTrade #Handmade #EthicalShopping #ConsciousConsumer #Winter #Inspirations #GetInspired #HandCrafted
  • You loved our new earrings but how about our new necklaces!? ๐Ÿ˜ This collection of delightful necklaces are handmade in India by artisans working with Tara Projects. Tara Projects addresses issues of poverty and powerlessness for grassroots artisans ๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿผ ๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿผ FYI all Tara electroplating is nickel free. Available in-store and online. #TradeAid #FairTrade #NewZealand #FairTradeFashion #BuyFairTrade #Handmade #EthicalShopping #ConsciousConsumer #Winter #Inspirations #GetInspired #HandCrafted
  • Sweet, crunchy almonds wrapped in smooth, dark chocolate โ™ฅ๏ธ They're a thing of beauty ๐Ÿ˜ Perfect for an afternoon snack! Available online and in-store. #TradeAid #FairTrade #NewZealand #FairTradeFashion #BuyFairTrade #Handmade #EthicalShopping #ConsciousConsumer #Winter #Inspirations #GetInspired #HandCrafted #Chocolate #FairTradeChocolate #Organic #OrganicChocolate #SweetJustice
  • New earrings for every occasion ๐Ÿ˜ We are in love with the new shipment of jewellery from our partners in India, the Craft Promotion Organisation (CPO). CPO supports around 200 artisans to gain an income from producing jewellery for export markets ๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿผ Which are your favourites? #TradeAid #FairTrade #NewZealand #FairTradeFashion #BuyFairTrade #Handmade #EthicalShopping #ConsciousConsumer #Winter #Inspirations #GetInspired #HandCrafted
  • This lotus design collection is so beautiful! ๐‘โ™ฅ๏ธ๐‘ Handmade by skilled artisans working with Y-Development, one of our fair trade partners in Thailand, these will make a gorgeous addition to any kitchen. Available online and in-store. #TradeAid #FairTrade #NewZealand #FairTradeFashion #BuyFairTrade #Handmade #EthicalShopping #ConsciousConsumer #Winter #Inspirations #GetInspired #HandCrafted

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Wintery fair trade feast

June 19, 2018

This recipe for Moroccan spiced chicken with lemon and coriander couscous is a winter winner!

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Tags: fair trade food, Organic, recipe, spice
Volunteers, The Heart of our Community

June 14, 2018

National Volunteer Week is a celebration close to our hearts.

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Tags: community, education, Volunteer
New winter collection

May 17, 2018

Add a sense of soul to your home this winter season with Trade Aidโ€™s latest collection.

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Tags: collections, Fair Trade, Shop
Bountiful Bangladesh

May 1, 2018

Baskets, recycled sari, jute, jute and more jute. These were the main ingredients in our recent craft team trip to the intriguing Bangladesh.

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Tags: co-operative, Lauren Heslop, Rosa Borg, Visiting Partners
Calling all fair trade superheroes

April 23, 2018

An invite to Newย Zealand’s fair trade online community to help spread the #LiveFair message

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Tags: campaign, Fair Trade, WFTO, World Fair Trade Day, World Fair Trade Organisation
Celebrate Living Fair

Trade Aid makes it easy to live fair, one product at a time

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Tags: campaign, Fair Trade, Shop, WFTO, World Fair Trade Day, World Fair Trade Organisation
Chocolate nut clusters

April 17, 2018

This recipe is perfect if you want something sweet on hand

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Tags: Chocolate, Fair Trade, fair trade food, Organic, recipe
A selection of the fair trade chocolate products produced in Trade Aid's Sweet Justice chocolate factory.
Trade Aid celebrates millionth bar

April 13, 2018

Our Sweet Justice chocolate factory in Christchurch has produced its one-millionth bar of fair trade chocolate!

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Tags: Chocolate, Fair Trade, fair trade food, Trade Aid
Organic Week New Zealand

April 10, 2018

Trade Aid is proud to be participating in NZโ€™s first Organic Week from April 9 – 15, 2018.

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Tags: Fair Trade, Organic
Easter is coming

March 21, 2018

We like to think outside the square with everything we do, and our organic chocolate is no exception.

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Tags: Chocolate, Fair Trade, Shop
FINAL DAYS

March 20, 2018

Bargains with a clear conscience.

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Tags: Artisan treasures, Shop, Trade Aid
New Christchurch shop location

March 13, 2018

Trade Aid is thrilled to announce the new location of our Christchurch shop

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Tags: Shop
International Women’s Day

March 7, 2018

March 8th is International Women’s Day. The World Fair Trade Organization (WFTO) says: “Women are key to gender equality and sustainable development.”

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Tags: campaign, International Women's Day, WFTO, World Fair Trade Organisation
Ultimate autumn treat

March 1, 2018

Fill your house with aromas of ginger and cinnamon and indulge in some good old fashioned baking.

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Tags: fair trade food, recipe
Bangladesh and Nepal, here we come!

February 28, 2018

At Trade Aid we believe in creating real relationships with the producers of our products, and we think this means meeting face to face.

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Tags: Fair Trade, Lauren Heslop, Rosa Borg, Travel, Visiting Partners
Trade Aid Christchurch shop is on the move

January 31, 2018

Our Christchurch shop has enjoyed its time at the Container Mall but now it is time to say goodbye as we prepare to move on to our new, exciting location. We will be re-opening in March 2018.

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Tags: Shop, Trade Aid