In September the Wellington City Council confirmed its intention to be New Zealand’s first Fair Trade City.  This was the result of long hard work by a number of dedicated people.  To be a fair trade city there needs to be evidence that fair trade products are widely used and available, a steering group set up and the Council has to resolve to support fair trade and make use of fair trade products itself.  My understanding is only the last hurdle remains. 

But now it seems Dunedin thinks it might have the inside running to be the first.

C’mon Wellington City Council, I am not having that Clare Curran getting one up on me!  Lets get on and do it.  In all seriousness this is a great initative that is terrific to see more cities getting on board with.  To find out more about more visit http://fairtradewellington.wordpress.com/