How to enter:

1. If you haven’t already, sign up with Ooooby (ooooby.co.nz) and start ordering delicious local, organic products for delivery to your home.
2. You need to have made at least 1 order yourself to qualify.
3. Get your personal referral URL by logging to your account, navigate to the “MY ACCOUNT” menu on the top right of the screen, select the “REFERRALS”.
4. Give your URL to your friends and family or post it to your social media.
5. Every time someone uses your link to sign up with Ooooby both you AND your friend will receive $10 in Ooooby credit. Easy as!
6. For every 5 referrals, you will ALSO get a FREE Big Organic Mix Box (Auckland) / Big Mix Box (Christchurch)! Yup, for every 5!
7. Every successful referral you send our way will get you an entry into the grand draw, where you stand the chance to win 1 YEAR FREE (1 x Big Org Mix Box / Big Mix Box each week for a period of 12 months) or some other treats that will also be up for grabs. Total value of all prizes more than $4000!!
8. The more referrals, the more entries, the greater the chance of winning.

T’s and C’s apply

Terms and Conditions for the 2020 referral competition:

• A referral is only considered as a “successful referral” when the referee (your friend) has placed and received at least 1 order with Ooooby NZ LTD. 
• Both referrer and referee will receive $10 referral credit on their Ooooby account once referee has signed up and received at least one order from Ooooby NZ LTD. The value of this credit may be changed at any time at Ooooby NZ LTD’s discretion.
• Each new customer is recorded as a single referral (one person may NOT sign up with multiple accounts as a referee and / or to gain additional $10 credit).
• Only referrals using a customers personal referral URL, will be counted / used as entry into the competition as well as to gain the benefit of the $10 Ooooby account credit.
• For every 5 “successful unique referrals”, the referrer will receive 1 x Big Org Mix Box (Auckland) / Big Mix Box (Christchurch) for FREE. There is no limit to the “multiple of 5” that a referrer can refer to gain more free Big Org Mix Boxes / Big Mix Boxes.
• Only active customers, will be considered for the competition as referrers.
• “Active customer” means a family / household at a single address, regularly placing orders with Ooooby NZ LTD. 
• “Regular orders” means at least 1 order per month and with a minimum of at least 3 orders within the last 3 months.
• There is no limit to the number of unique successful referrals, and therefore entries into the competition, for the grand prize draw.
• The winner/s will be drawn randomly. 
• The prize and date of draw may be changed at the discretion of Ooooby NZ LTD.
• “1 year free” means during the period of a year (between set dates), in any week you place an order you will receive a free box (does NOT mean 52 x boxes over an indefinite period).
• There is a minimum threshold / number of total entries by all referrers required for the competition to remain active and for the grand prize to be valid and drawn on the chosen date. This minimum threshold may be changed at any time and at the discretion of Ooooby NZ LTD for whatever reason whatsoever.
• Grand prize draw competition ends on the 30 September 2020
• Currently scheduled date for grand prize draw is 5 October 2020
• Delivery fee not included as part of any prizes.
• The time / term of availability of credit on a customer account may be changed or terminated at the discretion of Ooooby NZ LTD.
• Ooooby NZ LTD may suspend or terminate the Referral Program or a user’s ability to participate in the Referral Program at any time for any reason.
• Ooooby NZ LTD reserves the right to review and investigate all referral activities and to suspend accounts or modify referrals or other offers as deemed fair and appropriate.
• We reserve the right to suspend accounts, cancel orders that have been placed, remove Ooooby Credit if we notice any activity that we believe is abusive or fraudulent.
• Ooooby NZ LTD reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to change the Terms under which ooooby.co.nz  is offered. The most current version of the Terms will supersede all previous versions. Ooooby NZ LTD encourages you to periodically review the Terms to stay informed of our updates.
  

How do I enter? Click HERE

Boy, it’s started getting a little chilly on some days here in Auckland lately! And as much as we may all be longing for warmer nights and sunnier days, unfortunately we don’t control the weather. So we must find other things to comfort and warm us up. A good bowl of soup is one of those things. From a classic tomato soup, to more creative soups like apple & turnip, or cauliflower & brazil nut, there’s so many flavours and combinations to choose from. Here’s 3 pretty good reasons to enjoy a hearty bowl of soup this winter.

Soup is good for the soul

A good bowl of soup not only warms you up, but it’s also good for the soul! Comfort food does not have to be unhealthy food, and when you’re craving something comforting, a tasty bowl of soup will usually do the trick. Research suggests that what makes a food comforting, is that we associate it with feelings of belonging and relationships. For us, soup makes us think of family, making it the ideal comfort food.

Why not up the ante, with some exciting sides and toppings. From grilled cheese toasties, to crispy bacon, fried halloumi and fresh feta. There are so many ways to make your bowl of soup seem more of an occasion. It is also a great way to involve the family. Get them to help with making their favourite soup toppings. We told you we’d warm you up!

A bowl of soup is soup-er nutritious!

Vegetable based soups really help you pack in the extra nutrients, and get a few servings of veg at one meal. It’s also a great way to get your family to eat more veggies, and can help with those fussy eaters, by disguising some of the veg culprits. By being creative with seasonal veggies, you can also help your family get a wide variety of nutrients. We all love a good tomato soup, but be a little more adventurous! Leek, sweet potato and fennel go really well together. How about pumpkin, carrot & ginger? The more veggies, the merrier!

Also, some veggies can actually benefit from a little cooking, which makes important nutrients, like lycopene in tomatoes, more readily available to our bodies. And cooking a soup low and slow, can help to preserve nutrients in the veggies, when compared to pan-frying, which can be more destructive in some cases.

Soup saves you time & money

Soups are not only quick and easy to make (one pot, hello!), but they also tend to be easier on your wallet. Buying veg in bulk can save you money. Making bigger batches of soup means you’ll have leftovers to freeze or take for lunch the next day.

Good for your health, and your soul, we think it’s time to get a pot of soup cooking. Why not try something new and let us know how it goes!?

One of Ooooby’s philosophies is to be conscious of the world around us and the impacts that our choices have. As far as possible we want to make positive, joyful ripples and minimise the negative effects of our actions.

It is always awesome to hear from you and to see what you are doing in your lives to follow the same principals. We certainly love to see how resourceful you are – Whether it is the reuse / repurposing of an Ooooby box for something new or the actions you are taking to bring joy to others around you!

Above is a picture from one of our Oooobies – During lockdown their 8 year old daughter created a musical instrument out of an old Ooooby box! Incredible.

Apparently working from home doesn’t mean that you have to forego the comforts and equipment that you may have at a fancy office as is highlighted by another industrious Oooobster…

And who knew that the Easter Bunny and Ooooby were in cahoots…?

We are in a time of unprecedented change and uncertainty and for most of us, that means increased stress and anxiety. Now more than ever the world needs mindfulness. Mindfulness is a practical, readily available tool to reduce stress and anxiety and supports your mental health. Mindfulness is research-based and easy to practice at home by yourself or with the family (it is suitable to do with your kids). With this 4-week online mindfulness course, developed by Clinical Psychologist Chantal Hofstee, you can equip yourself with effective techniques and strategies to:

– Reduce stress and anxiety
– Protect your mental health
– Process emotions
– Help yourself cope with the changes in the best possible way
– Do something for you in this difficult time

Mindfulness won’t change the facts of what is happening in the world but it can change how you cope with the uncertainty and change and that can make all the difference. The online Mindfulness course teaches you the most useful mindfulness techniques for times of change, uncertainty and stress in a step by step guide made up out of:

• Videos and text
• Questions for personal insights
• Step by step guide to the mindfulness techniques
• Practical tips
• Guided mindfulness exercises soundtracks for your phone
• Optional weekly webinar that covers lockdown related topics and Q&A

After taking the course you will have a toolkit of stress management techniques that will help you navigate these uncertain times in the best way possible.

The course can be found here: https://renewyourmind.thinkific.com ( https://renewyourmind.thinkific.com/courses/mindfulnesscourse ) and through Ooooby you get 40% discount off the normal price by using promo code ooooby40.

Ooooby NZ’s co-CEO shares his ideas in this TED Talk…