https://wellington.gen.nz/fair-trade-city-wellington Fair Trade City Wellington newsitems http://fairtradewellington.wordpress.com/2012/07/02/fairtrade-fortnight-2012-highlights/ All round, it was a fantastic Fair Trade Fortnight 2012. Sun, 01 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://fairtradewellington.wordpress.com/2012/07/02/fairtrade-fortnight-2012-highlights/ Fair Trade City Wellington 2012-07-01T00:00:00Z http://fairtradewellington.wordpress.com/2012/06/25/the-longest-icecream-sundae-in-town/ It’s not every day a world record is set in Wellington. Mon, 25 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://fairtradewellington.wordpress.com/2012/06/25/the-longest-icecream-sundae-in-town/ Fair Trade City Wellington 2012-06-25T00:00:00Z http://fairtradewellington.wordpress.com/2012/06/19/a-fine-affair/ Today I had the pleasure of triumphantly depositing $1700 in the Oxfam Coffee Break bank account! This money was raised at the formal dinner, A Fine Affair, by the amazing group of timebankers, volunteers, sponsors and guests, who worked, donated and consumed delicious fairtrade food and drink. The day started bright and early for our star chef, Tania Sawicki Mead, along with a dedicated team of kitchen hands including Nolan Hodgeson, Karly Christ, Kate Wilson and Renee Rushton. A crisp selection of fresh food donated by Commonsense Organics and The Organic Connection was unpacked and the preparation began. The Newtown Community Centre Theatre was transformed into a beautiful, fine-dining restaurant setting lit with fairy lights and candles and decorated with fair-trade coffee sacks. newtown places Tue, 19 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://fairtradewellington.wordpress.com/2012/06/19/a-fine-affair/ Fair Trade City Wellington 2012-06-19T00:00:00Z -41.3110524 174.7780368 Newtown, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, New Zealand http://fairtradewellington.wordpress.com/2012/06/05/saving-the-world-one-pair-of-pants-at-a-time/ Starfish Clothing is the beautiful brainchild of Laurie Foon, who started her own Wellington store in the early 1990s. Tue, 05 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://fairtradewellington.wordpress.com/2012/06/05/saving-the-world-one-pair-of-pants-at-a-time/ Fair Trade City Wellington 2012-06-05T00:00:00Z http://fairtradewellington.wordpress.com/2012/05/24/keen-to-be-involved-in-fairtrade-research/ Have you ever bought Fair Trade goods? Do you wish to be involved in research on consumption? Are you over the age of sixteen and currently living in the Wellington area? Corinna Howland is seeking to interview consumers for her masters thesis on Fair Trade consumption between late April and July 2012. Thu, 24 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://fairtradewellington.wordpress.com/2012/05/24/keen-to-be-involved-in-fairtrade-research/ Fair Trade City Wellington 2012-05-24T00:00:00Z http://fairtradewellington.wordpress.com/2012/05/21/businesses-show-fairtrade-colours-at-wellington-fairtrade-breakfast/ Students with the All Good Gorilla at the Fairtrade Breakfast Attendees at the Wellington Fairtrade Breakfast The All Good Bananas team making delicious banana smoothies Attendees at the Wellington Fairtrade Breakfast Stephanie Fry from Celcius Coffee, our extremely entertaining MC Mayor Celia Wade-Brown opens Wellington’s Fairtrade Breakfast Deputy Labour Leader Grant Robertson takes to the stage Thanks to all of you who supported and attended A Fairtrade Breakfast in the City, Friday 18th May, 7-9am at the St James Theatre. A great time was had by all, chowing down on All Good Banana smoothies, drinking unlimited KTea and Celcius Coffee. Guests received fantastic Fairtrade giveaways and goodies from Commonsense Organics, Kowtow Clothing, Ideal Cups, Trade Aid and Cadbury Dairy Milk chocolate. Entertainment and information was provided by our MC Stephanie Fry, Mayor Celia Wade-Brown, MP Grant Robertson, Steve Knapp (CEO of Fairtrade Australia & New Zealand), and a visiting All Good Gorilla. Hula Hope‘s beautiful songs finished off what was a great way to kick-start your day. It was a perfect way to celebrate Wellington’s Fair Trade City status, Fair Trade Fortnight, and show the huge support of Wellington businesses for Fairtrade.  Cheers to Martin Wilson at Capital Productions for our sound needs, our photographer Corinna Howland and Positively Wellington Venues. Many thanks to our fabulous volunteers Ayumi, Corinna, Josephine, Daniela and Priya. Mon, 21 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://fairtradewellington.wordpress.com/2012/05/21/businesses-show-fairtrade-colours-at-wellington-fairtrade-breakfast/ Fair Trade City Wellington 2012-05-21T00:00:00Z http://fairtradewellington.wordpress.com/2012/05/18/next-fairtrade-parliament/ Oxfam’s Biggest Parliamentary Coffee Break with MP Metiria Turei Oxfam’s Biggest Parliamentary Coffee Break with MP Trevor Mallard Oxfam’s Biggest Parliamentary Coffee Break with MP Denise Roche and MP Dr Kennedy Graham It’s not every day you get to dress up as a large hairy creature and hug politicians. Fri, 18 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://fairtradewellington.wordpress.com/2012/05/18/next-fairtrade-parliament/ Fair Trade City Wellington 2012-05-18T00:00:00Z http://fairtradewellington.wordpress.com/2012/05/16/pay-fairtrade-forward/ Image via www. Tue, 15 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://fairtradewellington.wordpress.com/2012/05/16/pay-fairtrade-forward/ Fair Trade City Wellington 2012-05-15T00:00:00Z http://fairtradewellington.wordpress.com/2012/05/14/trade-aid-celebrates-world-fair-trade-day/ Liz Willoughby-Martin (Fair Trade City Wellington), Philippa (Trade Aid Wellington), a performer from Highly Flammable, Mayor Celia Wade-Brown, MP Catherine Delahunty and Vanisa Dhiru (Trade Aid supporter) at Trade Aid, 12th May 2012 World Fair Trade Day is the international day to promote and celebrate Fairtrade. Sun, 13 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://fairtradewellington.wordpress.com/2012/05/14/trade-aid-celebrates-world-fair-trade-day/ Fair Trade City Wellington 2012-05-13T00:00:00Z http://fairtradewellington.wordpress.com/2012/05/11/fairtrade-fun-and-insight-at-a-fairtrade-breakfast-in-the-city/ Mayor Celia Wade-Brown launching Fair Trade Fortnight, 2012 Kick-start your day with delicious Fairtrade food in the company of Mayor Celia Wade-Brown, Labour Party Deputy Leader Grant Robertson and esteemed Fairtrade Australia & New Zealand CEO Steve Knapp. Fri, 11 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://fairtradewellington.wordpress.com/2012/05/11/fairtrade-fun-and-insight-at-a-fairtrade-breakfast-in-the-city/ Fair Trade City Wellington 2012-05-11T00:00:00Z http://fairtradewellington.wordpress.com/2012/05/11/mayor-celia-wade-brown-toasts-fair-trade-fortnight/ - - - - - - - - - - Fair Trade Fortnight was launched in Wellington on Friday 4th of May at 5. Thu, 10 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://fairtradewellington.wordpress.com/2012/05/11/mayor-celia-wade-brown-toasts-fair-trade-fortnight/ Fair Trade City Wellington 2012-05-10T00:00:00Z http://fairtradewellington.wordpress.com/2012/05/09/fair-trade-fortnight-2012-a-fine-affair/ Fair Trade Fortnight is not only an opportunity to show that every choice matters, it’s also an chance to enjoy the spectacular array of Fairtrade products on offer. Tue, 08 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://fairtradewellington.wordpress.com/2012/05/09/fair-trade-fortnight-2012-a-fine-affair/ Fair Trade City Wellington 2012-05-08T00:00:00Z http://fairtradewellington.wordpress.com/2012/05/06/fair-trade-fortnight-2012-fairtrade-fiesta/ Global Poverty Project Fairtrade Fiesta 2012 The Wellington Global Poverty Project ambassadors sure know how to organise a party. Sat, 05 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://fairtradewellington.wordpress.com/2012/05/06/fair-trade-fortnight-2012-fairtrade-fiesta/ Fair Trade City Wellington 2012-05-05T00:00:00Z http://fairtradewellington.wordpress.com/2012/05/04/fair-trade-fortnight-2012-a-fairtrade-breakfast-in-the-city/ Fair Trade City Wellington would proudly like to announce the launch of a major event for Fair Trade Fortnight: A Fairtrade Breakfast in the City Kick-start your day with a delicious Fairtrade breakfast and join Mayor Celia Wade-Brown, MP Grant Roberston and Steve Knapp (CEO of Fairtrade NZ) for some early morning Fairtrade fun and insight, upstairs at St James Theatre! Enjoy a light Fairtrade breakfast, including unlimited Fairtrade filter Celcius Coffee, unlimited Fairtrade tea thanks to KTea and All Good Banana smoothies. Watch out for amazing spot prizes from Kowtow Clothing, chances to grab an IdealCup (thanks to Celcius Coffee) and Fairtrade goodies from Cadbury Dairy Milk and Trade Aid. Presented by local coffee guru Stephanie Fry (Celcius Coffee), this event will be your opportunity to mingle with like-minded people, learn more about fair trade, and see how YOU can make difference by choosing fair. Door open 7.00am, breakfast available from 7.15am, entertainment begins at 7.30am. Tickets are only $17, places are limited so book early at Eventbrite.   Fri, 04 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://fairtradewellington.wordpress.com/2012/05/04/fair-trade-fortnight-2012-a-fairtrade-breakfast-in-the-city/ Fair Trade City Wellington 2012-05-04T00:00:00Z http://fairtradewellington.wordpress.com/2012/05/04/auckland-to-be-first-fair-trade-super-city/ Big news: Auckland has publically announced its commitment to becoming the world’s first Fair Trade Super City. Fri, 04 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://fairtradewellington.wordpress.com/2012/05/04/auckland-to-be-first-fair-trade-super-city/ Fair Trade City Wellington 2012-05-04T00:00:00Z http://fairtradewellington.wordpress.com/2012/05/02/kiwis-buy-more-fairtrade-goods/ According to this article on Stuff. Wed, 02 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://fairtradewellington.wordpress.com/2012/05/02/kiwis-buy-more-fairtrade-goods/ Fair Trade City Wellington 2012-05-02T00:00:00Z http://fairtradewellington.wordpress.com/2012/05/03/fair-trade-fortnight-2012-vicids-fairtrade-forum/ Wellington is practically bursting with anticipation for Fair Trade Fortnight. Wed, 02 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://fairtradewellington.wordpress.com/2012/05/03/fair-trade-fortnight-2012-vicids-fairtrade-forum/ Fair Trade City Wellington 2012-05-02T00:00:00Z http://fairtradewellington.wordpress.com/2012/05/01/fair-trade-fortnight-2012-fair-trade-fiesta/  You’re all invited to an impromptu (well, reasonably impromptu) Fair Trade Fiesta this Saturday, 5th May, the first day of Fair Trade Fortnight 2012. Mon, 30 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://fairtradewellington.wordpress.com/2012/05/01/fair-trade-fortnight-2012-fair-trade-fiesta/ Fair Trade City Wellington 2012-04-30T00:00:00Z http://fairtradewellington.wordpress.com/2012/04/30/fair-trade-fortnight-2012-launches-this-friday/ Mayor Celia Wade-Brown, thanks to Fairtrade NZ That’s right, Fair Trade Fortnight 2012 is almost here! With a fabulous line-up of events, including Fairtrade Cocktails with Mayor Celia Wade-Brown this Friday, Fair Trade City Wellington can’t wait for it to get started.  As the first Fairtrade Capital in the Southern Hemisphere, the windy city is the place to be this May. Sun, 29 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://fairtradewellington.wordpress.com/2012/04/30/fair-trade-fortnight-2012-launches-this-friday/ Fair Trade City Wellington 2012-04-29T00:00:00Z http://fairtradewellington.wordpress.com/2012/04/25/fair-trade-fortnight-2012-event-line-up-announced/ Fair Trade City Wellington is pleased to announce a fabulous line-up of events for Fair Trade Fortnight 2012. Wed, 25 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://fairtradewellington.wordpress.com/2012/04/25/fair-trade-fortnight-2012-event-line-up-announced/ Fair Trade City Wellington 2012-04-25T00:00:00Z http://fairtradewellington.wordpress.com/2012/04/16/fair-trade-fortnight-12-join-the-fairtrade-mob/ Image via carrotmob. Mon, 16 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://fairtradewellington.wordpress.com/2012/04/16/fair-trade-fortnight-12-join-the-fairtrade-mob/ Fair Trade City Wellington 2012-04-16T00:00:00Z http://fairtradewellington.wordpress.com/2012/04/09/an-ethical-easter-and-beyond/ As Easter comes to an end, it’s a great time to think about the ethics of chocolate. Sun, 08 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://fairtradewellington.wordpress.com/2012/04/09/an-ethical-easter-and-beyond/ Fair Trade City Wellington 2012-04-08T00:00:00Z http://fairtradewellington.wordpress.com/2012/03/29/fair-trade-wellington-profile-ktea/ ‘Don’t forget about Fairtrade tea!’ That’s what  Katie,  founder of Wellington Fairtrade tea brand KTea, replied when I recently posted about fair trade products on the Fair Trade City Wellington blog. Wed, 28 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://fairtradewellington.wordpress.com/2012/03/29/fair-trade-wellington-profile-ktea/ Fair Trade City Wellington 2012-03-28T00:00:00Z http://fairtradewellington.wordpress.com/2012/03/26/fair-trade-faqs-2/ This week we share our final thoughts in a short series of posts covering the fair trade basics. Sun, 25 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://fairtradewellington.wordpress.com/2012/03/26/fair-trade-faqs-2/ Fair Trade City Wellington 2012-03-25T00:00:00Z http://fairtradewellington.wordpress.com/2012/03/19/fair-trade-faqs-part-2/ Here at Fair Trade City Wellington, we’re focusing on the fair trade basics. Sun, 18 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://fairtradewellington.wordpress.com/2012/03/19/fair-trade-faqs-part-2/ Fair Trade City Wellington 2012-03-18T00:00:00Z http://fairtradewellington.wordpress.com/2012/03/12/fair-trade-faqs/ While fair trade is ubiquitous in our windy city, many of its finer points tend to be misunderstood. Sun, 11 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://fairtradewellington.wordpress.com/2012/03/12/fair-trade-faqs/ Fair Trade City Wellington 2012-03-11T00:00:00Z http://fairtradewellington.wordpress.com/2012/03/08/give-a-fair-bunch/ It’s great to see fair trade initiatives that take fairness that extra mile. Wed, 07 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://fairtradewellington.wordpress.com/2012/03/08/give-a-fair-bunch/ Fair Trade City Wellington 2012-03-07T00:00:00Z http://fairtradewellington.wordpress.com/2012/02/17/preparing-for-the-fair-trade-event-of-the-year/ The Fair Trade City Wellington group has already started preparing for Fair Trade Fortnight 2012 . Fri, 17 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://fairtradewellington.wordpress.com/2012/02/17/preparing-for-the-fair-trade-event-of-the-year/ Fair Trade City Wellington 2012-02-17T00:00:00Z http://fairtradewellington.wordpress.com/2012/02/10/a-fair-trade-valentines/ Fair trade treats: all the better to win hearts with. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://fairtradewellington.wordpress.com/2012/02/10/a-fair-trade-valentines/ Fair Trade City Wellington 2012-02-10T00:00:00Z http://fairtradewellington.wordpress.com/2012/02/02/fair-trade-wellington-profile-trade-aid/ Some consider fair trade the domain of only a handful of products: coffee, tea, chocolate and perhaps the odd banana. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://fairtradewellington.wordpress.com/2012/02/02/fair-trade-wellington-profile-trade-aid/ Fair Trade City Wellington 2012-02-02T00:00:00Z