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It’s not every day you get to dress up as a large hairy creature and hug politicians.
During the first week of Fair Trade Fortnight, Caffe L’Affare and All Good Bananas converged on Parliament for an Oxfam Biggest Coffee Break. Fair Trade City Wellington would do a lot in the name of fairness (and the lovely team at All Good), and apparently that includes wearing a gorilla suit and handing out bananas to MPs.
There was a great turn-out from the whole range of politicians, many of whom spoke in strong support of Fairtrade and fairness. Fair Trade City Wellington Trust Board Member Marion Wood invited the many MPs present to help create the first Fairtrade Parliament in the Southern Hemisphere.
Will Wellington make Fairtrade headlines once again? Watch this space.
It’s the last weekend of Fair Trade Fortnight and there’s so much to do! Saturday: A Fine Affair. Sunday: the Conscious Consumers Carrotmob is finally here!
Fair Trade City Wellington would like to say a big thankyou to all those amazing Fairtrade community and business members who were part of this morning’s Fairtrade Breakfast. KTea, Hula Hope, Celcius Coffee, Commonsense Organics, Trade Aid, Capital Productions, Fairtrade New Zealand, Ideal Cup, Cadbury Dairy Milk and All Good Bananas: we salute you.
You’re invited to: A Fairtrade Breakfast in the City!
Attention citizens of the Fair Trade Capital City Wellington: a special ‘Fairtrade Breakfast in the City’ is happening this coming Friday and tickets are on sale now. It’s a chance to rub shoulders with the Mayor, MP Grant Robertson and Steve Knapp from Fairtrade NZ as well as enjoy live music and entertainment.
At the illustrious St James Theatre, on Friday the 18th of May, 7-9am, you are warmly invited to enjoy a light Fairtrade breakfast, including unlimited Fairtrade filter Celcius Coffee, unlimited Fairtrade tea thanks to KTea and All Good Banana smoothies.
And did we mention there’s free Fairtrade goodies, including amazing spot-prizes from local ethical designer label, Kowtow?
And we’ve just recieved some fantastic news: local songstress Hula Hope will be entertaining us with her song-writing prowess.
Watch out for amazing spot prizes from Kowtow Clothing, chances to grab an IdealCups (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.
Book your ticket now at Eventbrite. We’ve just announced a special concession price of $15. Get yours quick!
We’ll also have a limited number of doorsales on the day. Cash only please.
Pay Fairtrade Forward
Image via www.p3foundation.org
Act Globally… and Act Locally?
Kiwis involved in the P3 Foundation have organised a national event that will warm the cockles of your heart.
This Friday is your chance to act positively and create good effects both in Wellington and for struggling producers in developing countries. Pay Fairtrade Forward will be happening all day this Friday, from 7am onwards at a range of cafes including Duke Carvell’s (3 Swan Lane, Te Aro), Haya Cafe (89 Aro Street, Aro Valley), Lamason Brew Bar (Lombard Street), Peoples Coffee Newtown (12 Constable Street, Newtown), an Kapai (Courtney Place).
The Wellington organisers describe their initiative thus:
“Everyone has seen the movie Pay it Forward with the cute wee kid wanting to do good in the world.
This is our Kiwi take on that classic concept. On Friday 18th May we ask you to wander into one of the Fair Trade cafes in Wellington for your daily caffeine hit. The defining difference? You not only indulge yourself, but leave a $4 credit for the next person in line. This not only rewards the customer for buying Fair Trade but will without a doubt brighten their day.”
It’s instant Fairtrade karma!
Check out the Wellington Facebook event here.
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. In Aotearoa, it happens smack-dab in the middle of Fair Trade Fortnight.
This World Fair Trade Day, Saturday the 12th of May, Trade Aid organised a Party for the Whole Family at their Wellington store. There was amazing music, face-painting, henna-design painting, free tea and coffee, performers from Highly Flammable and spectacular speakers (pictured).
Mayor Celia Wade-Brown, MP Catherine Delahunty and long-term Trade Aid supporter Vanisa Dhiru spoke about the reasons we need to be passionate about supporting producers and artisans in developing countries ad highlighted how important the idea of “fairness” is to New Zealanders.
Photo credit: Simon Gennard
It’s Fair Trade Fortnight, so let’s celebrate, Wellington! This Friday 18th of May, 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 at St James Theatre! Door open 7.00am, breakfast available from 7.15am, entertainment begins at 7.30am.
Buy your tickets now at Eventbrite.
Mayor Celia Wade-Brown toasts Fair Trade Fortnight
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Fair Trade Fortnight was launched in Wellington on Friday 4th of May at 5.30pm, with Mayor Celia Wade-Brown toasting those involved at a Fairtrade Cocktail evening at the Hawthorn Lounge.
“Fair Trade Fortnight is an annual opportunity to show our support for Fairtrade, how it benefits the global community and how every choice matters”, said Priya Talwar, Chair of the Fair Trade City Wellington Trust.
“As a Fair Trade City there’s a lot for Wellingtonians to celebrate. Our Fairtrade identity not only benefits the growers, their families and natural resources in developing communities but also creates sustainable trade and economies for our local businesses. It’s a win-win partnership between producers and consumers.”
“Fairtrade offers consumers and businesses a powerful way to reduce poverty through their every day shopping.”
Mayor Celia Wade-Brown, a long-time supporter of Fairtrade, said Wellington continued to embrace its Fairtrade status. “Our capital city sees Fair Trade as a good international connection, combining economic, social and ecological wellbeing.”
This Fair Trade Fortnight, events and activities will happen all over the city, including a Fairtrade Fiesta, a visit by a Papua New Guinean coffee producer, and a Fairtrade Breakfast.
“Fair Trade Fortnight provides opportunities for like-minded people and businesses to mix and mingle and find out how we can all make a difference by choosing fair this year” said Talwar.
“There are lots of simple ways people can join in, be an important part of Fair Trade Fortnight and make a choice that really matters”
All photos thanks to Corinna Howland.
Fair Trade Fortnight is on right now until the 20th of May. Fair Trade City Wellington is holding “A Fairtrade Breakfast in the City”, an opportunity for Wellingtonians to enjoy some early morning Fairtrade fun and insight. Celebrity speakers will include Mayor Celia Wade-Brown, MP Grant Robertson and the innovative and entertaining Steve Knapp, CEO of Fair Trade Australia & New Zealand. Attendees will receive a light breakfast including All Good banana smoothies and unlimited fair trade coffee and tea. Tickets are limited, so buy online now at Eventbrite.
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.
The Wellington South Time Bank is hosting just such an occasion on Saturday the 19th of May. ‘A Fine Affair’ will be a fine dining experience where you can savour the Fairtrade delights of Wellington in style.
With a local chef, trio of talented musicians, wine from Yealands, People’s Coffee and a mystery speaker, this will be a fine dining experience.. for GOOD!
That’s right: all proceeds will be going to Oxfam. And tickets are going for only $40. A steal. Better get in quick as there are only 30 places going. Email renee.rushton@gmail.com to book your spot for Newtown’s finest (and fairest) dining experience.
Fair Trade Fortnight (5-20th May) is here! Check out the amazing line-up of events during this Fair Trade Fortnight: including a Fairtrade Breakfast and Carrotmob. The first Fairtrade capital city in the Southern Hemisphere is ready to celebrate.
If you’d like to download a poster programme of Wellington’s events for Fair Trade Fortnight please click here.
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.
At midday yesterday, Saturday 5th of May, dozens of Wellingtonians joined in a celebration of Wellington’s Fair Trade City status and Fair Trade Fortnight. There was a conga line, music, and free All Good Bananas that put many a smile on passerby’s faces.
And this is just the beginning of Fair Trade Fortnight 2012! Check out the amazing line-up of events we still have in store. Get in quick for your Eventbrite tickets to A Fairtrade Breakfast in the City.
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
On Friday the 18th of May, 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.
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.
Fair Trade City Wellington may jokingly imply that Auckland has finally caught up with Wellington, but really, we’re overjoyed to see this massive commitment to Fairtrade in Aotearoa.
Mayor of Fair Trade Super City, Len Brown, said “This is a sign of Auckland’s commitment to issues of social justice and fair and equitable trade. It shows that Auckland cares greatly about economic sustainability and the wellbeing of the people and organisations that we work with.”
Tino pai, Auckland!
Check out Fairtrade Auckland here.
Fair Trade Fortnight 2012: VicIDS Fairtrade Forum
Wellington is practically bursting with anticipation for Fair Trade Fortnight.
The VicIDS Fairtrade Forum is one of the events I’m metaphorically bursting for. On Wednesday 9th of May from 5.30-7.30pm, Wellingtonians will have the opportunity to hear firsthand from Michael Toliman, a Fairtrade coffee producer from Papua New Guinea about the impact of Fairtrade on his community, listen to Matt Lamason (Peoples Coffee) speak about starting up a Fairtrade business, AND get the goss from Fairtrade NZ‘s Pravin Sawmy about why Fairtrade Universities are so necessary.
And, as Suzanne Paul would say: wait, there’s more! After the official speeches are over, there will be chance to devour delicious Fairtrade desserts, mingle with fantastic Fairtrade businesses such as Trade Aid and All Good Bananas, and find out more about the “Make Vic Fairtrade” campaign. And all for free! Whew.
Next Wednesday, 5.30pm at the Memorial Theatre Foyer, Student Union Building. Check out the event on Facebook.
It’s almost Fair Trade Fortnight and the first capital Fair Trade City in the Southern Hemisphere is raging to celebrate. Check out the amazing line-up of events during this Fair Trade Fortnight: including a Fairtrade Fiesta, Fairtrade Breakfast, Carrotmob and A Fine Affair. It’s going to be Fairtrade-tastic.
If you’d like to download a poster programme of Wellington’s events for Fair Trade Fortnight please click here.
