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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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Government urged to bring modern slavery legislation before the House as soon as possible

March 4, 2022

The Petitions Committee has responded to the petition of World Vision and Trade Aid.

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Limited edition coffee from Kotolté, Mexico

March 2, 2022

This month we are excited to launch a limited edition, single origin organic coffee from Mexico.

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Imagine a world where every woman has dignity, respect, and choices.

March 1, 2022

International Women’s Day (8 March) celebrates women and their achievements, whilst also challenging bias and promoting equality. However, equality for women has not been reached anywhere around the globe.

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MBIE response to Sign for Freedom petition is released

December 2, 2021

MBIE acknowledges that tackling modern slavery will require a focus on global supply chains at the national level.

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Why we won’t support big sales

Consumers seem to jump at a big sale without understanding the impact. But kiwis don’t want to spend at the expense of fair wages

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Have yourself a Merry Little Coffee…

December 1, 2021

This Christmas, have yourself a merry little coffee! Limited edition summer blend available now

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Newly released research supports Trade Aid’s call for Modern Slavery Legislation

September 30, 2021

New Zealand is increasingly out of step with legal advances in other countries” states the newly released White Paper

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A Covid-19 update, 19th October

September 29, 2021

An update in response to the current Covid-19 situation in New Zealand.

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The fair trade principles are now in te reo Māori

September 9, 2021

Trade Aid is excited that the document at the heart of its fair trade work is now accessible in te reo Māori

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Limited Edition Coffee – Harar, Ethiopia

Experience this limited edition organic coffee, famous for its winey body and assertive fruity flavour

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Product Safety Recall

July 27, 2021

Two of our products have been voluntarily recalled.

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We took action against Modern Slavery!

July 19, 2021

Trade Aid and World Vision, along with many supporters rallied together to present 37,000 signatures to Minister Michael Wood at Parliament grounds in June.

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Celebrating Volunteers

June 15, 2021

This year, National Volunteers Week is acknowledged from 20th – 26th June – Te wiki tūao ā-motu 2021.

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Coffee of the Month – Midwinter Blend

June 1, 2021

We’re celebrating the winter season with a special release, rich and full-bodied Midwinter Blend coffee, available only for a limited time

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