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Steam and Foam: A Real Alternative for New Zealand Schools and Councils
Councils and schools overseas are ditching glyphosate in favour of steam-and-foam systems. Is it time New Zealand brought this chemical-free method back into public spaces?
Glyphosate-Free Weed Control in NZ: 5 Proven Alternatives That Work
More New Zealand growers are ditching glyphosate-based weedkillers and finding practical alternatives that work. From cover cropping and tine weeding to mulching and natural sprays, here’s how glyphosate-free weed control is already happening across NZ.
Glyphosate in New Zealand Honey? Our First Test Results Are In
We tested seven popular honeys for glyphosate, AMPA, and glufosinate. What we found may surprise you—and it's only the beginning.
The Baby Who Changed a Borough
In the 1980s, a mother of four noticed something wasn’t right. Her baby was failing to thrive—and the roadside spraying trucks kept rumbling by. What happened next sparked a movement.
Weed Blast by Green Kiwi: A Natural Alternative to Glyphosate?
One of our supporters mentioned Weed Blast—and we looked into it. It’s a locally made, glyphosate-free weedkiller that claims to work fast. But are there any downsides?
How Glyphosate Gets Into Our Food: The Role of Crop Desiccation
Think glyphosate is only used to kill weeds? Think again. Crop desiccation may be the real reason it ends up in your morning oats.
Slasher Organic Weedkiller Review: Fast, Safe, and Glyphosate-Free
Slasher Organic Weedkiller is a fast-acting, glyphosate-free option that many Kiwi households and schools now prefer. This review looks at how well it works, whether it’s safe, why it sometimes doesn’t, and how it compares to glyphosate-based weedkillers like Roundup.
A Safer Way to Spray: Why Contact Organics May Be the Weedkiller We’ve Been Waiting For
Not all weedkillers come with warning labels. Contact Organics offers glyphosate-free solutions that are tough on weeds but safe around people, pets, and the planet.
How to Mobilize Your School Against Glyphosate Use
Many schools still spray glyphosate around children. If you’re ready to speak up, this guide will help you start the conversation—and push for change.
How to Make a Submission That Gets Noticed
Making a submission on glyphosate limits doesn't have to be daunting. Learn how to write a compelling, clear, and impactful message that regulators can’t ignore.


