Roll On Wellington Awards
In 2011, Wellington streets have come alive with people of all descriptions taking to their bicycles, rediscovering the joy and convenience of travelling by bike. The bike buzz has been undeniable...
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News & Events
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06 December 2011
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07 October 2011
School holidays the Commonsense way
Some parents are really organized and have a two week schedule of fun holiday frolics …For all of those people organized and off on holiday or holiday programmes- High five to you!! For all...
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23 September 2011
Rugby World Cup 2011
So it is official! we are enjoying the rugby world cup 2011. Considering how many of us are rugby skeptics (to put it nicely) it is quite astonishing that most of us are finding the whole thing a...
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13 September 2011
Seeds to plant in September
Get started on your spring planting! Hopefully your lovely garden has been loaded with compost, mulched to perfection and is ready for spring planting! If you have not quite managed to get this...
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29 August 2011
Eating seasonal food
"Food prices hit new high" scream the headlines... But we wish these articles would point out that tomatoes, lettuce and capsicum are expensive because they are out of season! Surely...
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26 August 2011
Italian-style tomato, bean & vegetable soup recipe
Some recipes are too good to be kept a secret! The Dominion Post newspaper featured one of our winter soups in the "From The Menu" section on Wednesday. A lovely customer asked them to get the...
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24 August 2011
Fonterra drops organic milk suppliers
Commonsense Organics finds it sad and short sighted that Fonterra is dropping half of its organic dairy farmers. We believe it is important to be loyal to farmers and growers and to take a wider...
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10 August 2011
Citrus season
Vitamin C just when you need it! Sweet, sour and juicy all at the same time- oranges have the distinct ability to lift the spirits and carry some joy into your mouth. We have navel oranges,...
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08 August 2011
New website launched
Our new website is here! This is our brand spanking new shop. We still have our four other stores but this is the new baby in the Commonsense family. Like any new shop (or baby) we need love and...
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03 August 2011
Best shop for unusual vegetables!
We are the best shop in Wellington for unusual vegetables! Well thank you Mr Burton and Dominion Post! Commonsense Organics was just named “Best shop for unusual...
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05 July 2011
Ti Kouka Farm Organic meats on Country Calender
The wonderful Ti Kouka farm organic meats suppliers Andy and Sophie were on Country Calendar! The hour long feature showed Andy and Sophie at home on the farm and highlighted their farming practice...
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