Celebrating 80 years of organics in NZ!

This year marks 80 years since one of the oldest organic organisations in the world was set up.

New Zealand's Soil and Health Association was established in 1941 to support organic food and farming.

The current chairperson is Marion Wood, who is also the founder of Commonsense Organics, with Jim Kebbel.

The pair was recognised for their work earlier this year, being made Members of the New Zealand Order of Merit. 

Marion talks to Jesse about their rich history and the work they do.

Organic Week is 10-18 September, you can find more information here: www.organicweek.co.nz

Early organic leaders included Brenda Maxwell, centre, who with their husband ran the first Tollemache composting plant in NZ.

The Soil and Health Association has campaigned for nature conservation alongside issues like GE, nuclear-free, and pesticides.

Auckland Mayor Dove Meyer Robinson statue - he was the president of Soil and Health in 1947

2010 Jeanette Fitzsimons patron cover

1972 Native Forests Campaign

2021 fresh local organic

1968 'Youthful and fit through good nutrition'.

2011 Maori and organics