Media Otago near top ethical chocolate consumption Research released by Tearfund shows Otago is among the regions around New Zealand most willing to forego chocolate found to be unethically sourced. 58% of respondents from Otago said they would avoid buying chocolate with ties to child labour, and instead seek alternatives with more transparent supply chains. Read more... Otago Daily Times , Monday, June 2, 2025
Media Lawyers help Thai teenagers trafficked to a scam compound Wellington lawyers Peter and Kate McKenzie-Bridle joined Tearfund in Thailand to support anti-trafficking efforts. They were shocked to encounter the trial of a perpetrator who trafficked two teenage girls into Cambodia where they were forced into a fraud scheme, highlighting the hidden human cost of scams. Read more... The Post, Friday, March 7, 2025
Media Ultra-fast fashion: who is really paying the price? The rise and rise of online retailers has hit an all-time high – with the likes of Temu and Shein dominating consumption worldwide. Read more... The Front Page, Monday, November 18, 2024
Media The Dark Side Of Shopping At Temu And Shein Revealed In Alarming New Report Baptist World Aid have just released their 2024 Ethical Fashion Report and, as Dan Ahwa reports, when it comes to the ongoing issue of fast and ultra-fast fashion, the onus shouldn’t always be on the consumer. Read more... VIVA - NZ Hearld , Sunday, November 17, 2024
Media The ‘million dollar question’ about shopping at Temu Kiwi spending at ultra fast-fashion online retailers appears to be on the rise, but should we be shopping with them? Read more... Stuff, Thursday, October 17, 2024
