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Wellington.Scoop Two Wellingtonians have become Companions of the New Zealand Order of Merit in today’s New Year Honours List: Sue Chetwin, for services to consumer rights. Having begun her career in journalism, Ms Chetwin was editor of the Sunday News from 1994 to 1998, the Sunday Star-Times from 1998 to 2003, and founding editor of the Herald on Sunday from 2003 to 2005. As Chief Executive of Consumer New Zealand from 2007 to 2020 she successfully campaigned for many important consumer law reforms, including prohibitions on unfair contract terms, fairness in consumer credit contracts, country of origin labelling, and controlling door knockers. She has led other successful campaigns on behalf of consumers including calling for mandatory standards for sunscreens, helping to regulate mobile truck shops, and calling out businesses on misleading claims such as greenwashing. Her commitment to consumer rights have contributed to New Zealand having a strong consumer prot ....
New Year Honours: Founders of Commonsense Organics James Kebbell and Marion Wood honoured 31 Dec, 2020 07:00 PM 4 minutes to read 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. ....