Musings on Homelessness

When Dave and I moved back on Aotearoa New Zealand in 1990 from the San Fransisco Bay area, one reason for returning was that we felt uncomfortable that the US was so wealthy yet had so many homeless people begging on the streets.  That sort of thing didn’t happen in NZ. That was then. This…

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Making a difference with a cup of coffee

One of my board roles is for Conscious Consumers, a social enterprise which to date has accredited 175 cafes, restaurants and suppliers in twelve cities and towns across Aotearoa NZ according to twelve different ethical and sustainable practices.   It’s been inspiring to watch a local, volunteer-led initiative idea grow into a nationwide organisation with smart…

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