With thousands of people around the world still without a reliable supply of water, Oxfam NZ has released a short film starring comedian, writer and TV personality Te Radar urging New Zealanders to go 24 hours without turning on their taps.
Following news of Dole’s decision to ditch its ‘ethical choice’ label, Kath Dewar offers the company some advice and looks at how consumers might respond to its greenwashing.
There’s been plenty of action in the produce section recently, with All Good taking a pot shot at the corporate banana with a recent campaign and Oxfam—and the Commerce Commission—questioning Dole’s use of the ‘Ethical Choice’ label. And it all came to a head yesterday after Oxfam released a report showing Dole’s apparently dubious labour and environmental practices in the Philippines.
To raise awareness of Good Books’ benevolent raison d’être, which is purely to raise money for Oxfam, String Theory teamed up with Buck to create the first of three videos in a digital campaign called Good Books Great Writers. It’s a stunning homage to the High Priest of Gonzo – Hunter S. Thompson, and deserves plaudits for its incredible script and spectacular imagery.
‘Tis the season to embarrass yourself at the workplace Christmas party. ‘Tis also the season to think about presents for your loved—or, if Secret Santa’s on offer, unloved—ones. And while it’s tempting to get everyone you know a life size cardboard of yourself, charities are making their annual call for us to resist our childish, consumerist urges and instead be more grown up in our approach to giving.
It would seem Sam Morgan has come full circle. Having created the runaway success that is Trademe, his very own entrepreneurial gem is auctioning him off.