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New Year Honours: Founders of Commonsense Organics James Kebbell and Marion Wood honoured
31 Dec, 2020 07:00 PM
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Rosalie is a reporter for Kāpiti News
Commonsense Organics founders James (Jim) Kebbell and Marion Wood have been recognised in the New Year Honours List for creating a sustainable small business in New Zealand which prioritises the environment, along with social and cultural issues.
In 1975 Jim and Marion brought land in Te Horo and named it Common Property with the aim of creating a business from growing organic vegetables.
Now with five Commonsense Organics stores in New Zealand, the couple have been recognised for their significant contribution to organic agriculture, food production and the health of the community and planet, both being made a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to sustainable business and the community.