How to spot a get-rich-quick scam – Diana Clement
New Zealand has seen versions of this story before, and it rarely ends well for the people at the bottom of the chain. Almost 20 years ago, as many as 3000 investors lost money in Blue Chip and Merlot Property Group. Months before Blue Chip collapsed, I’d been cold-called by the company, and I decided […]
Waikato veganic market gardener Sarah Oliver shows how to grow food without animals
“I became a vegan in my late 30s, this time on more ethical grounds. “I’m not anti‑farming at all – the world has to be fed, and unless the movement for plant‑based food really takes off, people will continue to eat animal products. “It’s a personal decision for me not to eat factory‑farmed food or […]
Slow-cooking secrets: How to master flavourful meals with ease
First, a clarification. The terms “slow cooker” and “crockpot” are often used interchangeably. Technically, “Crockpot” is a brand name for one of the original slow cookers invented in the 1970s. These days, however, most slow cookers share the same essential design: a removable ceramic or porcelain insert housed in a metal casing with a heating […]