Seed Swap Builds Community

April 5, 2019
The Roimata Food Commons is an extraordinary local initiative being used to build connections and a sense of community by sharing plants and food grown at a local Park in Christchurch. For more on the Roimata food Commons see the following link: https://www.facebook.com/roimatafoodcommons.

By John Sellwood February 17, 2026
A place to be housed and to feel safe, with wrap around care for young people who are struggling, whether that's because of family breakdowns, mental health issues or addiction. # Youth Hub #CMM #Christchurch #teenagers
By John Sellwood December 8, 2025
A sponsored story explaining how water cremation or alkaline hydrolysis works, providing a clear picture of the process and the basic science behind it. New Zealand's first Water Cremation service was opened in 2025 beginning a new era in funeral practices in Aotearoa. This story gives the background.