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  • Elephants have a positive symbolic meaning all over the world and are considered a symbol of good luck, power, success wisdom and experience 🐘 πŸ™ŒπŸΌ These new elephant themed products have just landed and we simply adore them 😍 Available online and in-store . . . . . . #TradeAid #FairTrade #NewZealand #FairTradeFashion #BuyFairTrade #Handmade #EthicalShopping #ConsciousConsumer #Inspirations #GetInspired #HandCrafted #Elephants
  • πŸ€” What impact has Trade Aid had on New Zealanders over its 45 year history? From a public survey, we were really proud to learn that we are making you think, and changing the way you consume πŸ™ŒπŸΌ πŸ“·: Image courtesy of Emma Mildon. Find Emma on Instagram @emma.mildon Read more in our Social Accounts. . . . . . . . . #SocialAccounts #Activities #Outputs #Outcomes #TradeAid #FairTrade #NewZealand #FairTradeFashion #BuyFairTrade #Handmade #EthicalShopping #ConsciousConsumer #Inspirations #GetInspired #HandCrafted
  • These delightful felted ornaments are handmade in Nepal from New Zealand wool πŸ‘ Which is your favourite? Available in-store and online these are great for your Christmas tree or as a souvenir. . . . . . #TradeAid #FairTrade #NewZealand #FairTradeFashion #BuyFairTrade #Handmade #EthicalShopping #ConsciousConsumer #Inspirations #GetInspired #HandCrafted
  • Our friends at Bead and Proceed exist to educate and inspire people to action the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) πŸ™ŒπŸΌ The kits are designed and made by the amazing people working with Silence, one of our fair trade partners in India. For every Bead and Proceed Kit purchased, another is donated to a low decile school or community organisation inspiring future generations to be agents of positive change. Want to learn more? Check out Bead and Proceed on Instagram, Facebook or at their website. . . . . . . #TradeAid #FairTrade #NewZealand #FairTradeFashion #BuyFairTrade #Handmade #EthicalShopping #ConsciousConsumer #Inspirations #GetInspired #HandCrafted #shoutout
  • Twisted rope incense is the traditional style of incense of the Hindus and Buddhists πŸ•‰ To create these incense ropes leaves, spices and aromatic tree barks are blended together to create the scent and then are all wrapped in handmade lokta rice paper πŸƒπ‚‘πŸŒ³ Handmade by skilled artisans in underprivileged communities working with Mahaguthi Craft with a Conscience, one of our fair trade partners in Nepal. Available in-store and online. . . . . . . . #TradeAid #FairTrade #NewZealand #FairTradeFashion #BuyFairTrade #Handmade #EthicalShopping #ConsciousConsumer #Inspirations #GetInspired #HandCrafted
  • ✨ Competition! ✨ Calling all chocolate lovers! β™₯️β™₯️β™₯️ Here’s your chance to show off your culinary creativity, with our Flavour Innovation Competition! Intrigued? πŸ€”πŸ˜³ See the link in our bio for details. Get in quick πŸƒπŸ½β€β™‚οΈπŸƒπŸΌβ€β™€οΈ entries close 10th June! . . . . . . . #flavourinnovation #competition #youbethecreator #win #inventaflavour #fairtradeflavour #fairtrade #fairtradechocolate #chocolate #nzmade #organic #ChocolateWithSoul #TradeAidFlavourAdventure #AwardWinningChocolate #TradeAid #NewZealand #FairTradeFood #BuyFairTrade #EthicalShopping #ConsciousConsumer #GetInspired #HandCrafted #Organic #OrganicChocolate #SweetJustice #FlavourAdventure #FeedYourSoul #Compost #Compostable #CompostableWrappers

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A meeting of merchants, minds and matters

April 7, 2016

The exhibit hall is cavernous, and row after row of exhibitor stands fill it from end to end.

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Tags: campaign, climate, climate change, community, Fair Trade, issue, Justin Purser
Monkey business in Thailand by Justin Purser

March 7, 2016

Visiting Trade Aid’s trading partner Green Net.

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Tags: campaign, climate, Fair Trade, issue, Justin Purser, Partners
A long drought, and a sudden storm by Justin Purser

March 6, 2016

Today, their co-operative is providing them not just the highest prices received by rooibos farmers in the world

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Tags: climate, climate change, environment, Fair Trade, Partners
A burning issue – climate change and coffee

January 6, 2016

Climate change has been very much in the spotlight recently.

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Tags: climate, climate change, coffee, environment, Justin Purser