Ian Thomas
Farmers' Markets New Zealand Inc
farmersmarkets.org.nz
info@farmersmarkets.org.nz
 
 

Kath de Groot
Monavale Blueberries Ltd
www.monavaleblueberries.co.nz
info@monavaleblueberries.co.nz
We are growers of organic blueberries in the Waikato. We support the country of origin labelling. Consumers should be made aware of where produce originates from and allowed to make informed decisions when purchasing food.
 

Miranda
Ffowcs Williams Ltd
www.ffowcs.co.nz
miranda@ffowcs.co.nz
 
 

Vicki Meech
Lawson'Organic farms Ltd
www.trueearth.co.nz
vicki@trueearth.co.nz
Director of Lawson's Organic Farms Ltd , one of the largest growers of Bio Gro Certified organic berryfruit and vegetables in New Zealand.
 

gregor fyfe
freedom farms
www.freedomfarms.co.nz
gregor@freedomfarms.co.nz
Freedom Farms believe in total transparency and tracability.We are the only brand of bacon ham and fresh pork that use 100%nz FREE-farmed pork.We tell consumers where the pork is farmed but even more importantly how it was farmed..ie we know consumers hate crates cages andd intensive concrete pens.Sadly we are the only company prepared to show pictures of our piggies to consumers. We are passionate about what we do and are sick of consumers being conned by false and misleading packaging. We would like to register our support for CoOL. THANKS FOR GIVING A DAMN. gregor
 

Bruce Emerson
3R Group Ltd
www.3R.co.nz
bruce@3R.co.nz
3R Group is the leading provider of product stewardship services in New Zealand. It designed and manages the Resene PaintWise and Agrecovery recycling programmes. Persoanlly I think it is appalling that our food manufacturers are not oeprating on a level playing feild. Country of Origin labelling is a no brainer. We should also insists on meat grading so we can determine origin, age, breed etc of the various meat cuts we buy.
 

P. Buckthought
Mystique Trading Ltd
 
mystique@actrix.gen.nz
A New Zealand business person who is interested in our origin of food.
 

Ross Derbidge
Bullcreek Orchard
 
rossderb@inhb.co.nz
We are orchardists in Hawkes Bay. We believe in absolute traceability of the fruit we produce and of course the food we consume. It seems harder and harder to buy NZ produce in our local supermarket and very time consuming studying the labelling. Surely it is our right to look at the product and see where it was produced/grown
 

keith vallabh
pineview gardens ltd
 
keith.pvg@slingshot.co.nz
Pineview Gardens Ltd has been a commercial vegetable growing company for 20yrs,specialising in silverbeet and tomatoes.
 

Cherry Beaver
 
 
cherrybeaver@hotmail.com
An interested comsumer who feels this is important
 

Alison White
Safe Food Campaign
www.safefood.org.nz
alison@safefood.org.nz
We are a nationwide organisation that campaigns for safer healthier food. We provide consumers with information so that they can make up their own minds about what is safe to eat. (can provide logo)
 

Nicholas O'Connor
O'Connor Bioenergy
www.oconnorbioenergy.co.nz
bioenrgy@farmside.co.nz
I believe that NZ should become completely organic and totally ban all experimentation with any aspect of genetic engineering.
 

Murray Walker
 
 
murraypwalker@xtra.co.nz
Very interested in source of origin of food.
 

Dr Meriel Watts
Pesticide Action Network Aotearoa NZ
 
merielwatts@xtra.co.nz
We are very concerned about the pesticide use in some countries that are exporting food to New Zealand, including their use of products such as endosulfan that are banned here. Consumers should know if the food is from these countries
 

Kyra Xavia
Liquidlight Ltd
www.liquidlight.biz
kyraxavia@liquidlight.biz
I'm a photographer, freelance writer and well-being professional passionate about quality, traceability, Organics and sustainability. I support Country of Origin labelling because it's our right as consumers to know where our food comes from.
 

mark Bowie
Living Waters of Waikite Valley Ltd
www.hotpools.co.nz
thermalpools@xtra.co.nz
Run a natural geothermal pools/spa complex with a very small cafe campground try to sell the unique NZ experience and this is cool1 1 question WHY ISN"T federated farmers involved and for that matter Tourism NZ
 

Jules Clark
Rocketscience Design Ltd
www.rocketsciencedesign.co.nz
jules@rocketsciencedesign.co.nz
Specialise in animation and motion graphics, but am also passionate about environmental issues and sustainable food production. I thoroughly recommend seeing the film "FoodInc" when it comes out, or read "The Omnivores Dilemma" by Michael Pollan!
 

Eleena Grant-Jones
holistic living
www.holisticliving.co.nz
eleena@holisticliving.co.nz
Holistic living is a family-owned Kiwi business that's started with a website that's based around showing people how to lead a more holistic, natural lifestyle.
 

Eddie Henrard
Machiatto Espresso Roasters
http://www.marketground.co.nz/TeamSite.asp?SiteID=11754
eddie@machiatto.co.nz
Producers of the freshest, hot-air-Roasted, Fair Trade, Organic Arabica Coffees, specialising in single origins. The Wairarapa's Original Roasters!
 

Louis Mackenzie Mayo
 
 
louismayo@orcon.net.nz
 
 

Judith Bell
Orchard Heaters (NZ) Ltd
 
judith.bell@xtra.co.nz
If you want to know why I believe CoOL is important read my book "I SEE RED" www.awapress.co.nz
 

Greig Buckley
Kai Foods
www.kai.co.nz
greig@kai.co.nz
I believe NZ produces great quality and innovative food to meet all tastes. My business will promote and sell the huge range of artisan food made by passionate people across NZ. they need everyone's support. Buy NZ paprika, not Spanish. Buy NZ olive oil, not Italian. Simple. Ka Pai
 

Ros Goulding
Harraways
www.harraways.co.nz
ros@harraways.co.nz
Harraways is a member of Buy NZ made and also uses the grown in NZ logo on it's products.
 

Cass Booth
Breadman Organic Bakery
www.breadman.co.nz
organicbreadman@xtra.co.nz
We are an artisan organic bakery. As 'Proventarian' the provenance of ingredients is of utmost importance to us.
 

Phil Boyle
Trickstar Web Design
www.trickstar.co.nz
phil@trickstar.co.nz
I do my best to buy organic food, freerange, local and if it is beef or lamb it has to be grass fed. I also believe in ethical transparent business practices
 

Chris Fortune
Farmers Markets NZ
www.farmersmarkets.org.nz
info@farmersmarkets.org.nz
A Farmers' market is a food market where local growers, farmers' and artisian food producers sell their wares directly to the consumer. Vendors may only sell what they grow, farm, pickle, preserve, bake, smoke or catch themselves from a defined area. We support county of origin labeling 100% SUPPORT LOCAL - BUY LOCAL
 

David Savage
Elevate Group Ltd
www.elevatecoaching.co.nz
sav@elevatecoaching.co.nz
Leadership coach passionate about consumer driven change!
 

Davey Hughes
Swazi Apparel
www.swazi.co.nz
outdoors@swazi.co.nz
We make outdoor clothing - here in New Zealand still! My wife Mags and I also grow 100% organic olives. Over the years I have asked the Minister of Consumer Affairs from every party why no CoOL? Same answer, labels cost too much! So Minister, how much? Dunno...Wow, that much!
 

Maggie Hughes
Swazi Apparel
 
maggie@swazi.co.nz
I enjoy growing veges,getting eggs from my chickens and living a healthy life. I find it rediculous that i cant go to my local supermarket and read where the products they sell come from. If the chinese can put melanine in baby food can we trust their other food products??
 

Michele Mercer
 
 
mich.m@locations.co.nz
I support eating less and buying better ethically supporting NZ grown as well as freerange & organic
 

Elaine Bailey
 
 
ebailey@actrix.co.nz
I like to see what is made in NZ so that I don't have to buy overseas things
 

Bruce & Marian Cohen
 
 
coco@wise.net.nz
We support country of origin labeling on all products sold in NZ. We are appalled that the Govt is dragging its feet on this issue.
 

Rebecca Johnson
Island Bay Senior Hockey Club
 
aotearoa.chique25@gmail.com
We are a small, local hockey club, initially established in 1992 as IBHC. We're in the game for the fun of it ;)
 

Lee Parsons
 
 
thestitchbird@slingshot.co.nz
Like to know what is in my food and where it comes from
 

Nicola Pye
Ginger Pye
www.gingerpye.co.nz
gingerpye@rocketmail.com
We handmake and sell super-cool and v beautiful reusable sandwich wraps (among other products) in Dunedin, New Zealand.