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# Blog

Use this space to tell everyone about what you have to offer.

## Posts by Laura Gemmell:

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## [ComCom guidelines must recognise benefits of radical collaboration](https://blog.ecochoice.org.nz/blog/comcom-guidelines-must-recognise-benefits-of-radical-collaboration)

Eco Choice Aotearoa has submitted feedback on the Commerce Commission’s draft Collaboration and...

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## [Why Aotearoa’s modern slavery legislation, is a missed opportunity](https://blog.ecochoice.org.nz/blog/why-aotearoas-modern-slavery-legislation-is-a-missed-opportunity)

– If your company relies on exploiting people to be profitable, you shouldn’t be in business

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