The Combatting Trafficking in Persons and Modern Day Forms of Slavery Bill was released today by the Modern Slavery and Trafficking Expert Practitioners Group (MSTEP), which includes criminal and regulatory barrister Jacob Parry, ANZ’s ESG Lead Rebecca Kingi, and World Vision’s Head of Advocacy and Justice Rebekah Armstrong.

In an era when there is an overwhelming amount to care about, it’s hardly surprising that burnout, compassion fatigue, and what psychologists call “moral distress” are on the rise. Caring is hard work, and the exhaustion of caring can feel more like a chronic condition than a passing phase. So why should we continue to persevere?

Every week, Kiwi households spend $77 on products linked to modern slavery, yet New Zealand's progress towards a Modern Slavery Act is frustratingly slow. With the government's hesitant approach, fair&good advocates for immediate action. We discuss the need for robust legislation, the impact of governmental delays, and how Kiwis can urge their MPs to prioritise this pressing issue. Join us in demanding change for a fairer, more ethical New Zealand.

New data analysis from charity Mindful Money shows that Kiwisaver investments in companies the public want to avoid have hit record levels. Across all KiwiSaver funds, there is $8.6 billion of funds invested in issues that the public want to avoid. This amounts to 8.9% of total KiwiSaver funds.

Learn how you can find out what funds you’re supporting with Mindful Money and make the switch to ethical alternatives today.

At the end of 2022 fair&good launched a new online tool, to make it even easier for New Zealanders to find and buy brands and products that are ethically sourced. We call it FIND FAIR.

It’s easy to download and use, and it expands your ethical shopping choices to a much wider range of ethical brands or products made with ethical ingredients. 

We’re breaking down exactly what FIND FAIR is, why we created it and how you know you can trust this tool for your ethical shopping needs.

Did you know that 20% of the world's cocoa is produced by children? That’s one too many children being exploited for a sweet treat.

This World Day Against Child Labour, we and our friends from Just Kai are encouraging chocolate companies to buy from suppliers that do good instead! Will you help us make an impact?

You might have spotted their signature B logo on one of your favourite ethical brands. But what does it mean to be a certified B Corporation? And what makes them stand out from other sustainable certifications?

We asked Tim Jones, The Grow Good Guy to spill the B!

No one should die for fashion. This year, Fashion Revolution is calling on global citizens to rise up together for a regenerative, restorative and revolutionary new fashion system. We caught up with the Fashion Revolution team in NZ to learn more about why this movement matters and how you can get involved.

The festive season is here! Maybe you’re thinking of putting a box of fine chocolates under the tree, or stuffing a chocolate Santa into your child’s stocking. Just Kai has prepared a guide of delicious, ethical chocolate that is sweet for everyone involved.

Ethical shopping can be a tricky affair. With more companies using buzzwords like “green”, “sustainable” and “artisan-made”, it’s tough to separate good ethics from good marketing.

At fair&good, we make ethical shopping easy by doing the research so you don’t have to! We’ve put together a beginner’s guide with 5 simple steps to shopping ethically.

We’ve all heard of greenwashing: companies making great-sounding environmental claims with very little behind them. Sadly, the same happens with ethical claims, too. How can we know which products are slave free?

Once again, our friends from Just Kai are here to the rescue with a quick guide to reputable slave-free logos for your cocoa, sugar and fish.

Rich, smooth, fruity, nutty or milky, chocolate is the sweet treat that many of us find irresistible. But behind the attractive packaging, catchy name brands and marketing campaigns that trigger moments of happiness, chocolate has an extremely dark history.

We’re outlining the details of child labour in the cocoa industry and what we as consumers can do to take action against it.

Ethical seafood: is there such a thing?

It’s no secret that the fishing industry is notorious for exploiting their workers, making it difficult for us to identify which brands are slave-free. You can’t really tell from the packaging either - while there are dolphin-free labels, there are no human-friendly ones.

But you don’t have to swear off fish just yet!

Our friends at Just Kai have done the hard work to investigate and provide plenty of slave-free seafood options just for you.

Shopping at the supermarket is such a mundane and ordinary experience, it’s hard to imagine the dark secrets hidden behind some of the products we buy.

At Just Kai, we try to bring those secrets to light while showing you heaps of good, ethical options available in every New Zealand supermarket!

At fair&good we believe that the Christmas season should be a time to love our neighbours, give from the heart, and practice kindness and empathy. 

Here are some tips to help make your Christmas a little more ethical.