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DMJ 
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Posted on: Jul. 05 2012,02:59 |
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I do understand that this is a bit of a risky question, but I suppose we should be able to come to some sensible recomandations.
When people visit NZ, we usually spend a fair amount of money, I for one like my money to go to the ones who deserve them the most. In my case I rate the quality of the products and their sustainability as the most important factors.
So when I visit NZ, which brands should I go for when buying my dairies, my bread, meats and accomodation etc. Any tour providers that are more engaged in environmental work than others.
Basically any help for visitors to make the best eco-friendly decission when we visit.
This could end up being a guide, I expect everyone keeping personal/financial interests out of this.
It can be a jungle to buy right, especially when trying to spend more time having fun, than shopping foods etc. 
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HerkDrvr
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Posted on: Jul. 05 2012,12:31 |
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Not to start a fight but...when I'm down South I like to drink Speights Beer.
Cheers,
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fraser hocks
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Posted on: Jul. 05 2012,15:52 |
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Monteiths!! Although Speights is pretty nice too.
Dairy is a difficult one, since Fonterra own most of the dairy industry and sell there wares under many different guises, although there the same &*%%#@ that seem to think that polluting our streams is quite acceptable.
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Johnno
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Posted on: Jul. 06 2012,12:44 |
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Second the Monteiths. Speights and Tui are sugared rubbish!
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fraser hocks
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Posted on: Jul. 06 2012,13:35 |
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ERRRRR I just got a terrifying metal image of Chris been milked (shiver down spine). I'm now off to scrub myself with metho and scoring pads, I feel so dirty!
I try to purchase as much of my produce from local growers. Luckily down here, where I am there are plenty of street side stalls for people selling there produce with honour boxes. There is a great stall at Glendhu bay where Wanaka Organics sell there wares. I always leave there with half there stall in my boot, and the prices are less than that of the supermarkets. A win win situation!
http://www.wanakaorganics.co.nz/
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Rudy
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Posted on: Jul. 18 2012,22:06 |
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What is an QUOTE organic fishing guide ? 
Dairy - there is organic milk available in most larger supermarkets. I know it's still produced under the Fonterra umbrella, but it's a step in the right direction.
If you have the time, and are based in one area, find a local dairy farmer and get the milk straight from the milk vat.
Beer - in Christchurch, go to The Brewery in Woolston. Great stuff. Otherwise any independent brewer is usually going to knock to socks off the big boys. Emersons, Three Boys, Tuatara, Matson's - there's lots of good beer around.
Organic Meat - again, it's available, just have to hunt around. Although, to be honest, as a farm boy, the quality of NZ meat is such that I reckon organic meat is over the top. If we had feedlot beef as the North Americans produce, then yes, go for organic, but most NZ beef farmers are pretty good IMO.
Bread - most areas should have at least one decent bakery around. Especially foodie touristy areas. Sourdough (sometimes organic) can usually be found in most decent towns with a farmer's market.
It all depends on how much time and effort you are willing to spend on this part of your holiday.
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DMJ
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Posted on: Jul. 19 2012,00:53 |
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(Rudy @ Jul. 18 2012,22:06)
QUOTE What is an QUOTE organic fishing guide ?
Didn't you know that Chris is organic and fully Co2 neutral? All that is dispelled from him are clean air and roses  Nahh, was meant as a joke.
The plan is not to waste all our vacationing time chasing groceries, but I do prefer to hand my money to responsible people. The more prepared I am, the more time can be spent on the more fun part of the stay so that is why I started the thread.
About the organic meats, my thought was not so much about meat quality, but more to support a more environmental friendly approach. I might be naive, but I'd guess that most organic farmers are less prone to allow their cattle into the rivers etc.
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Johnno
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Posted on: Jul. 19 2012,09:22 |
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Problem with organic foods in the supermarkets - its so expensive!! Farmers markets and roadside stalls are the way to go when traveling if possible. Much of the produce may not be organic in the truest sense but the produce would be local at least.
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