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Adopt, Don’t Shop With The Best Cat Adoption Centres In New Zealand
The best things in life are furry, so we've compiled a list of the top places to adopt a cat in New Zealand so you can help a kitty…
The Best Vegan And Vegetarian Restaurants And Cafes In Auckland
Forget everything you thought you knew about vegan and vegetarian food. Far from its can-o’-chickpea origins, vegan fare is now…
How Kiwi Luggage Brand Honest Wolf Is Breathing New Life Into Wool
Sophie and Sam Hurley dreamt up Honest Wolf after searching for a niche in the market they could cater to using their farm’s…
The Best Sunflower Farms In New Zealand And Where To Find Them
Sunflower season is short but sweet and while there might not be an abundance of sunflower farms in Aotearoa, there are five magical spots…
How Paris And Henry Mitchell-Temple Fuel Their Creativity Every Day
How do the pair find time to inject subtle luxury into their jam-packed schedules as parents and sustainably conscious empire-starters?
The Best NZ Christmas Gift Ideas So You Can Smash Out Your List For 2023
Shop our selection of the best Christmas gift ideas this side of the North Pole.
How The Thrift Store Founder Tabitha Coleman Turned Her Passion For Thrifting Into A Full-Time Gig
From a 9-5 desk worker to a professional op shopper, Tabitha Coleman has turned one of her biggest passions into a full-time job.
Here’s Where To Buy The Best Real Christmas Trees In Auckland This Year
To make things easy for you, we’ve created this list of the best places to buy your Christmas tree this year—now you have no…
8 Reasons To Care About Digital Equity And How It Impacts Your Community
If you’re reading this article, chances are you’re a) on a device, b) connected to the internet, and c) know your way around the…
How Anew Founder Jayden Klinac Is Changing The Game With These Plant-Based Reusable Bottles
Unless you're Barbie, the amount of single-use plastics we have is not fantastic. And with the drive of consumer culture and mass…
Epic NZ Made, Eco Friendly And Sustainable Products So You Can Keep Our Planet In Mind
Shopping sustainably is becoming easier and easier, with more local NZ brands being launched all the time specifically developed to be way…
20 Ethical Kiwi Fashion Brands To Get Behind
It’s all about choosing brands based on our own values—not just the dollar value of a product.
EcoFest | Show Tāmaki Makaurau Some Love With This Stacked Month-Long Eco Festival
Green does not mean boring, folks. And, proving they know what’s what when it comes to all things good, The EcoFest Festival is…
Auckland And North Island Floods | Where To Get Help And Offer Your Support
Well, whānau, what a time. As we finally come up for air following the unprecedented floods in Tāmaki Makaurau and with…
Cyclone Gabrielle Relief | How To Offer Your Support
Here we are again, whānau. Cyclone Gabrielle, hot on the tail of the recent floods, has put further strain on our…
The Best Lavender Farms In New Zealand Where You Can Feed Your Soul
The warmer weather is here, and that means it’s the season for lavender to bloom. Here are the best farms across New Zealand where you…
Wholesome Ways To Give Back This Christmas 2022
It's no secret we love Christmas and all the glitz and glam that comes with it, from beautifully wrapped gifts beneath pretty trees, to…
17 Epic Planet-Friendly Gifts For Giving Sustainably This Year
Make more conscious gifting decisions this Christmas.
How Ethique’s Founder Brianne West Is Revolutionising The Beauty Industry
Not many people can say they started a beauty brand in their own kitchen, but Brianne West did just that when launching Ethique.
How The Duo Behind Jo Bro’s Burgers Is Slinging Fast Food Sustainably
Chef's Josh Barlow and Brody Jenkins' menu deserves the top spot on your NZ eats list.
16 Of The Best Vegan Documentaries You Need To Watch This Year
It's time you watched Seaspiracy.
Step Up Your Sustainable Style With These 8 Wardrobe Investments
In recent times there’s been a welcome shift in tides to bring style and sustainability together thanks to some clever brands adopting…
16 Of The Best Activewear Brands In NZ To Shop In 2022
Activewear is the holy grail of the wardrobe.
Get Ready To Go Off Grid, Unyoked’s Coveted Nature Escapes Are Coming To NZ
We’ve been longingly watching from across the pond and now it’s our time to enjoy the stunning outdoor vacay of a…
Say Goodbye To Plastic Bottles With These New Shampoo Bars That Actually Work
Say goodbye to plastic bottles and hello to healthy hair with Ecostore's new shampoo bars.
Help Clean Up Our Oceans By Participating In This Sustainable Running Event
adidas is inviting runners of all levels to crush the kilometres to help end plastic waste in our oceans. Going down on Sunday, 5…
How To Get Around World Environment Day This Year
Held annually since 1974, the day acts as a reminder to individuals and businesses who are well on their sustainability journey or…
Crush The Kilometres And Help Make A Difference This World Ocean Day
You’ve got Azalea Banks’ 212 blasting through your headphones, you’ve just clocked your fastest km to date, and…
Here’s What The Circular Economy Is All About, According To 5 Sustainability Experts
To put it simply, the theory behind the CE is about transforming our current linear consumption model (Take-Make-Waste) into a circular one…
16 Awesome Things To Do During Earth Hour 2022
Each year, countries all around the world unite together for Earth Hour, one of the largest global movements where millions of people pledge…
The Sustainability News You Need To Know About Cult Kiwi Skincare Brand Emma Lewisham
While the rest of us are settling into the new norm of an already strange 2022, luxe skincare brand Emma Lewisham has been busy…
The Best Bed Linen In NZ To Keep You Cool In Summer And All Year Round In 2022
We all know how important good sleep is, just like we know how important quality bedding is for obtaining that sleep nirvana. Since it can…
Live The Good Life With Our Sustainable Summer Hosting Guide
If there’s one thing we love about summer, it’s the stacked social cal. And after this year, throwing on your party threads…
Rotoroa Island | 12 Magical Things To Do At The Hauraki Gulf’s Newest Wildlife Sanctuary
If you haven’t heard of Rotoroa Island, you better catch up, stat, because you’re definitely missing out.
11 Zero Waste Travel Hacks You Need To Know About
The term zero waste has been on the upward trend for a while now, but it’s one that we hope will stick around for the long…
Snag One Of These Dreamy Wool Pearl Pillows For A Comfy And Sustainable Snooze
We all know the struggle of trying to find the right pillow. Getting a good night’s sleep is essential for a healthy lifestyle, so…
Where To Buy The Best Reusable Face Masks In Auckland And NZ In 2021
Face masks are now essential wear for all New Zealanders.
Beyond Soap Is The Kiwi Company That’s On A Mission To Change The Way We Use Soap
Making beautiful soaps with natural, plant-based ingredients only, this small Kiwi business is doing its bit to help to address the…
12 Of The Best Op Shops In Auckland Where You Can Find Second-Hand Gold
If Macklemore taught us anything during his brief but incontestable reign over the radio, it’s that thrift shopping—correction,…
8 Zero Waste Products That Need To Be On Your Radar
With Plastic Free July coming to an end and Conservation Week on the horizon, being mindful of our consuming habits should be our way…
How Kester Black’s Anna Ross Created A Sustainable Beauty Empire
When it comes to the beauty industry, sustainable and eco-conscious aren’t often the first words that come to mind, which is why…
Make A Difference And Support These 6 Businesses Doing Better By Our Planet
The winners of The Circle Awards AUS & NZ 2021 have officially been announced, and our carts (and hearts) are full of sustainable swaps…
Yours Truly Is The New Pre-Loved Bridal Gown Store That Has Sustainability At Its Heart
Washing your hair with solid shampoo and taking your keep cup everywhere is a solid way to make sustainable changes, but it’s super…
Everybody Eats Founder Nick Loosley On His Mission To End Food Poverty In NZ
Realising this gap between food waste and food insecurity, Nick Loosley founded Everybody Eats - a locally-based, not-for-profit…
7 Ways To Reduce Your Carbon Footprint And Help Slow Climate Change
From growing your own vegetables to cutting down on single-use plastics, slashing your food waste and walking more, here are seven ways to…
Show Your Fave Zero-Waste Brand Some Love By Voting In The Circle Awards Now
Here at Urban List, we're passionate about putting our best foot forward, dedicated to being as conscious as possible when it comes to…
Kōkako Is The Next-Level Kiwi Fairtrade Roast You Need To Know About
Little else compares to the feeling of drinking a coffee when you so desperately need one. As you’re sipping on your daily fuel, it…
Kiss Plastic Packaging Goodbye With This New Eco-Friendly Lip Balm
Ethique have gone and launched the line of eco-friendly lip balms we’ve all been waiting for.
Auckland’s Best Health Food Stores To Help You Live Your Best Life
Check out our picks of Auckland’s best health food stores and get set to overhaul your pantry.
How These Entrepreneurs Reimagined The Use Of Essential Oils Through Their Ground-breaking Candles
From combining pure, organic oils and creating divine signature scent combinations to making classy recyclable…
Recycle Boutique Has Gone Online So You Can Now Scout That Coveted Piece From Home
Time to let op-shop fever set in. Whether you could easily lose a day browsing pre-loved goodies, or you’ve come across some of the…
9 Of The Best Sustainable Hair Salons In Auckland To Help You Make Greener Choices
Kiss goodbye those roots and split ends the environmentally-friendly way, here are the very best of the sustainable salons in…
Buckle Up In This Eco Friendly EV And Get Off-Road To Explore Glenorchy
If you’re planning a Queenstown getaway, make it a memorable one by heading out to Glenorchy and exploring the impressive scenery in…
Worship The Planet And Your Belly With 6 Of The Most Sustainable Eateries in Auckland
New Zealanders are becoming more connected to their choices than ever, making conscious decisions on the 5 W’s (and H) of spending our…
Treat Yourself At 9 Of Dunedin’s Best Vegan And Vegetarian Eateries
When it comes to plant-based eating, Dunedin brings its A game. We’re talking dedicated shrines of veggie goodness creating such epic…
How These Kiwi Urban Warriors Are Safeguarding Bees For Our Future
To feed our obsession with bees we caught up with the founder of Bees Up Top, Jessie Baker to ask her all our burning bee-related questions…
Get Clued Up On What It Really Takes To Be Sustainable In Fashion
We’ve ditched single use coffee cups, switched to stainless steel straws and now we’re turning our attention to our wardrobes.…
Hit The Road With These 5 Experiences For A Truly Sustainable Day Out In Wellington
We’ve put together a great tour of the best sustainable spots Welly has to offer and even better, we’ve got the perfect mode of…
Book Yourself In For The Ultimate Staycation At The Hotel Britomart
2020 is officially the year of the staycation, and we can't think of a better spot to spend our next getaway than in the heart of the…
Add These 8 Conscious Alternatives For Lockdown Essentials To Your Cart, Stat
The sustainability sphere is a rapidly evolving one, and alternatives are cropping up for everyday items left, right and centre. From using…
Get Schooled With A Whole Lot Of Attitude, Dwight Schrute Just Dropped A Doco On Climate Change
And Greta Thunberg makes a cameo too.
Strive For Style Goals With The 10 Best Local Vintage Sellers On Instagram
Follow a few of these gems to fill up your feed with sustainable, original and drool-worthy fashion.
Lookout Onto Glassy Waters At This Eco Resort On A Remote Scandinavian Island
The award-winning sea cabins have been built just above the ocean and give you panoramic scenes of rocky mountains and surrounding…
Hit The Road With The 8 Best Bike Stores That Deliver In Auckland
Bike sales are currently going through the roof and it’s not hard to understand why. Neighbourhood walks are great and all but if…
Get Schooled On Sustainable DIY With This Collab From Allbirds And Chinatown Market
Unlike other sneaker-streetwear collabs, rather than only producing a pair of limited-edition kicks to covet and shop, this creative…
Wave Goodbye To Beauty Guilt With This Revolutionary Kiwi Recycling Program
Have you ever looked at the skincare in your bathroom cabinet and just wished for a fairy wand to make everything natural, ethical, and…
Get Set To Plan Around The Celestials, Here’s Everything To Know About Moon Gardening
If you thought garden mythology didn’t exist, think again.
Editor’s Picks: Sweat It Out In 5 Of The Coolest Sustainable Activewear Labels
As far as sustainable fashion goes, activewear seems to be the category most regularly pushing boundaries in the quest for earth-friendly…
Up Your Green Game With This First Timer’s Guide To Going Plastic Free
It's 2020 and here's what we know for sure—plastic of any kind is seriously bad for the environment. And yet shamefully,…
Volunteer Your Time For The Planet With 6 Epic Ways To Get Involved
From helping the local flora and fauna, reducing your carbon footprint or getting around to finally recycling that stuff, here are six…
Go Nuts For 12 Of Auckland’s Best Vegan Treats
Vegan food is big business these days, with whole eateries dedicated to a cuisine that was once actually quite hard to come by. This is…
Listen Up, Here’s How To Celebrate World Oceans Day From Home
There’s no denying it, 2020 has been one rollercoaster of a year. With the bush fires, COVID-19 and long overdue international outrage…
Unwind At One Of New Zealand’s 9 Most Blissful Retreats
There are times in life when you just need to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city and treat your body and mind to a little TLC.
Get Growing At The 7 Best Urban Farms And Community Gardens In Auckland
Green thumbs at the ready. As much as you're loving reconnecting with your family, flatmates and workmates post-lockdown,…
Get On The Sustainability Train With 6 Eco-Friendly Stores That Deliver Across NZ
We've said goodbye to plastic bags, now move on to bigger and better things with these Earth-friendly online stores. With everything…
Ditch The Plastic Thanks To These 5 Sustainable Bulk Food Stores That Deliver In NZ
While we love a good trip to the supermarket, the amount of plastic and packaging involved in all our favourite foods can get a little out…
Have A Positive Impact On The World With Us As We Take On Sustainability
Let us introduce Urban List Sustainability, a commitment we are launching in partnership with Bank Australia to take our platform and our…
Raise A Glass To These Epic Local Vineyards That Deliver Wine Across NZ
To help your lockdown cellar stoking, we’ve handpicked a bunch of New Zealand wineries delivering nationwide during Level…
Spruce Up Your Living Space With 10 Eco-Friendly Cleaning Hacks
Some of you might already be there, some of you will take a few weeks yet, but if there’s one thing we can bank on it’s that all…
Go Green On Your Next Escape At The World’s Best Eco-Friendly Accomodation
It’s impossible (not to mention unethical) to ignore the climate crisis that’s going on in the world today, but we’re the…
How This Young Designer Is Leading The Charge Of Sustainable Fashion
We caught up with Natalie Procter ahead of her show at NZFW '19 to talk setting up your own business, teleportation and her…
YOOX Just Dropped A Sustainable Streetwear Capsule, Here’s Everything You Need To Shop
Designed by Parsons BFA fashion grad, Marissa Petteruti—it's all about uniform dressing, organic cotton and detachable…
This Colourful Vegan Beauty Range Is Damn Insta-Worthy & Just Gimme
Seriously though, how much time do you have because we’ve been lusting over everything all damn day.
10 Eco-Friendly Beauty Products Doing Their Bit For The World’s Oceans
Down in this beautiful pocket of the world we’re blessed with some of the most incredible beaches and marine life,…
Vegan or Plant-Based: What’s The Difference?
People are becoming more aware of the impact consuming animal products has on our bodies and our planet and are gradually reducing their…