For trustworthy advice on organic living, there is nothing like the bedrock publication of the organic movement in New Zealand: Organic NZ magazine. In fact, it's the only magazine in the country that is 100% devoted to organics. Whether you're interested in growing your own food, or simply in living an urban lifestyle and raising a healthy family, the magazine is an indispensible source of independent information on all aspects of organic living.
Regular topics include organic farming and gardening, food and nutrition, natural health, eco-building and consumer information on how to choose safe products. It's one of those magazines that many subscribers seem to have trouble putting in the recycling bin, because much of the information on both health and gardening is timeless.
Originally a gardening magazine, Organic NZ has grown into a trusted friend for many health-conscious consumers as well. As an ever-growing number of products decorate supermarket shelves, as a society we have never had more choice of foods - yet amidst a storm of vague eco-labels and mysterious food additives, it has never been harder to know what to buy. With an editorial staff committed to integrity and backed by scientific research, Organic NZ publishes information on products to avoid, from electrical pollution by "smart meters" to particular ingredients in cosmetics. Yet the pages still brim with celebration of the country's most shining examples of healthy living. Infused amidst all the facts are DIY guides to the alternatives - including information on how to keep yourself healthy with herbs, foods and natural products; and if you're growing your own, how to nourish your soil so that your plants nourish you.
Organic NZ is published by the Soil & Health Association, a not-for-profit registered charity with a deep commitment to an organic future for Aotearoa. Founded in 1941, Soil & Health's motto of "healthy soil - healthy food - healthy people" has never been more relevant than it is today. Subscriptions to Organic NZ magazine support the work of Soil & Health as well.
The association has been a strong voice at the front lines of the fight for a GE-free country, lobbying government and supporting local groups in court actions to maintain our GE-free status. Through its Project Gro, Soil & Health also provides funding to school and community groups to start new organic community gardens - making us a more organic nation from the ground up.
