GREEN GOLD
in association with GREATER WELLINGTON REGIONAL COUNCIL
~ sustainable products & programmes
2020 FINALISTS
AGAIN AGAIN
Guilt-free Cups Deluxe....
After a light bulb moment in March 2018, in which Nada Piatek Managing Director, (pictured) saw a systematic approach to addressing single-use waste in the coffee industry, Again Again was born – and so was the reusable takeaway coffee cup revolution.
"Again Again offers a sustainable solution – in a Kiwi industry that sees 295 million single-use cups entering landfills and the ecosystem annually – through a reusable and refundable coffee cup share system, which stops upwards of 820,000 single-use cups entering landfills annually.” Nada tells us.
The reusable steel cups are available with a deposit and return at participating cafes, giving coffee fiends peace of mind with every sip.
LEARN MORE: www.againagain.co @againagainco
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GREEN GOLD
in association with GREATER WELLINGTON REGIONAL COUNCIL
~ sustainable products & programmes
2020 FINALISTS
AGAIN AGAIN
Guilt-free Cups Deluxe....
After a light bulb moment in March 2018, in which Nada Piatek Managing Director, (pictured) saw a systematic approach to addressing single-use waste in the coffee industry, Again Again was born – and so was the reusable takeaway coffee cup revolution.
"Again Again offers a sustainable solution – in a Kiwi industry that sees 295 million single-use cups entering landfills and the ecosystem annually – through a reusable and refundable coffee cup share system, which stops upwards of 820,000 single-use cups entering landfills annually.” Nada tells us.
The reusable steel cups are available with a deposit and return at participating cafes, giving coffee fiends peace of mind with every sip.
LEARN MORE: www.againagain.co @againagainco
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INNOVATION GOLD in association with DATACOM
~ inventive new products & processes
2020 FINALISTS
INNOVATION GOLD in association with DATACOM
~ inventive new products & processes
INNOVATION GOLD in association with DATACOM
~ inventive new products & processes
2020 FINALISTS
2020 FINALISTS
ANZ GLOBAL GOLD
~ international income
2024 FINALISTS
ADULTTOYMEGASTORE
Happy Sheets
Since 2009, Adulttoymegastore has grown into Australasia's largest supplier of adult products, with a $12 million turnover and over 20,000 products across 100’s of brands.
Their innovative approach includes educational content and partnerships with popular podcasts, aiming to destigmatize sexual wellness.
"Our success is built on creating a judgment-free space for exploration and empowerment," says Nicola Relph, Co-founder (pictured). "An example of this was our partnership with The Girls Uninterrupted podcast drove over 47,000 downloads and introduced thousands to the basics of sexual wellness.”
With plans to expand further into the Australian market, Adulttoymegastore continues to break barriers and stimulate important conversations about pleasure and sexual health.
LEARN MORE:
www.adulttoymegastore.co.nz/
www.facebook.com/loveatms
FIFA WOMEN'S WORLD 2023
Femme Footie
The FIFA Women's World Cup 2023, co-hosted by New Zealand and Australia, was a groundbreaking event.
With over 2 billion online viewers and 700,000 tickets sold in New Zealand, it became the biggest Women's World Cup in history.
For Wellington, the tournament brought $83.6 million in gross benefits and over 100,000 visitor nights.
“This tournament has been a huge success, and I see it acting as a catalyst for social change,” says Sandy Cumpstone (pictured), the Women’s World Cup Legacy and Inclusion Manager for Capital Football.
“On the back of the brilliance of the tournament and unprecedented media coverage dedicated to women’s sport, our Legacy Programmes are now in full swing, helping to further grow and sustain our beautiful game for the future.”
LEARN MORE:
www.capitalfootball.org.nz/
www.facebook.com/CapitalFootball
HUNTERS ELEMENT
Sharper Shooting
A trailblazer since 2002, Hunters Element is now recognised as the world's #1 brand of sustainable innovation in high-performance hunt/fish apparel. The leading supplier in NZ and Australia, it’s sought-after worldwide and set to launch in the US.
Its commitment to sustainable innovation has yielded multiple world-firsts, including proprietary recycled plastic fabric technology, toxin-free waterproofing, and recycled nylon rural apparel, driving 14% LFY growth.
"It's not easy or cheap but making better products in a better way to help protect the wild should be table stakes.
“Setting a new global benchmark; diverting 186 tonnes of plastic from landfill; and preventing 309 tonnes of CO2e emissions, is just the start, and we’re not slowing down!" Says Founder Rob Wilson (pictured).
LEARN MORE:
www.hunterselement.co.nz
www.facebook.com/HuntersElement
WAITOA BEER
Raising the Bar
Waitoa Beer, a craft beer company founded in 2018, is making waves in the beer industry with its bold Aotearoa flavors and commitment to celebrating Te Ao Māori.
As a proudly Māori-owned business, Waitoa has grown from a two-person startup to employing 10 staff, supplying over 1,000 customers across New Zealand and Australia.
Their uncompromising values of New Zealand-made beer and bold flavors have earned them numerous awards, including NZ's Champion Hazy IPA.
Owner Mark Davey (pictured) explains “With our recent export contract with Coles Liquor in Australia, Waitoa is expanding its reach while we still maintain our strong community ties through various sponsorships.“
As a living wage employer, Waitoa proves that success and social responsibility can go hand in hand in the craft beer world.
LEARN MORE:
www.waitoabeer.co.nz