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Fair Trade Fortnight

Fairtrade coffee growers get a fair price for their goods so they can work their way out of poverty.

Fair Trade Fortnight is New Zealand’s annual celebration of all things Fairtrade! In 2011 it was celebrated from 7-22 May with a range of events, including Oxfam's Biggest Coffee Break.

2012's Fair Trade Fortnight promises to be even bigger and better - and you can stay in touch with what's going to be happening by visiting the website. 

Choosing Fairtrade products is an easy and effective way to ensure that producers and growers in the developing world get a fair price for their goods so they can work their way out of poverty. Keep a look out for Fair Trade Fortnight events, activities and promotions near you.

And if you haven’t already made the swap to Fairtrade, then now's the time.

• Find out how you can support Fairtrade
• Find out more about Fairtrade

Oxfam's Biggest Coffee Break

Hosting a Coffee Break during Fair Trade Fortnight in May 2012 is easier than ever.  Sign up to take part and Oxfam will send you a bounty of Fairtrade Certified™ goods to share with your family, friends and workmates at your event.  You will also receive online and print materials for you to prepare and promote your Coffee Break.

In 2011 over 40,000 people took part in Coffee Breaks that swept throughout the country, making it the biggest, most successful event of its kind here in New Zealand. 

Watch this space to keep pace with the all new look and feel of Oxfam’s Biggest Coffee Break.

Sign up now to host a Coffee Break during Fair Trade Fortnight, 5-20 May 2012 and be part of the Fairtrade fun.  Money raised at your Coffee Break will make a big difference in the lives of people across the Pacific and Southeast Asia.