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
Wellington region's premier annual business celebration
MARSH
EMPLOYER OF THE YEAR
~ creating healthy workplaces
2026 FINALISTS
ASSURITY CONSULTING
Control. Alt. Happy!
For 21 years, Assurity has been the calm, capable voice in the room when New Zealand's biggest organisations face their messiest digital transformations.
From a 2005 Wellington start, this Quality Engineering and Assurance consultancy now operates across five offices in three countries, 166 staff strong, having delivered 2,000+ projects for 250+ clients and trained over 10,000 professionals through its Knowledge Transfer service.
February 2026's acquisition by Aspire Systems plugged them into a global network of 4,500 specialists and advanced AI testing capability.
"The proof of our culture? 93% of staff achieved foundational AI certification last quarter, the in-house Charitable Trust has quietly donated $145,000 to staff in hardship, and 13% of the team were promoted last year” says Co Founder and MD Garth Hamilton (pictured right with Co Founder Darren McTigue).
Quality, lived from the inside out.
LEARN MORE:
https://assurity.nz
https://www.linkedin.com/company/assuritynz
https://www.instagram.com/assuritynz
https://x.com/AssurityNZ
KITOMBA SALON & SPA SOFTWARE
Great Fringe Benefits
Kitomba has spent over 20 years building software specifically for the hair and beauty industry, purpose-built for the way salons and spas actually work.
From managing bookings and client relationships to tracking business performance, Kitomba gives owners and their teams across New Zealand and Australia the clarity to focus on what they do best.
"We invest heavily in our people and platform, flexible working, meaningful development, and continuous product improvements, because when our team thrives, so do our customers," says General Manager Alyssa Dowsett (pictured).
Recent years have brought significant investment in the platform, the product, and the people behind it, resulting in a stronger roadmap, real revenue growth, and a team that's high-performing and growing.
LEARN MORE:
www.kitomba.com
www.facebook.com/Kitomba
https://nz.linkedin.com/company/kitomba
MANA COMMUNICATIONS
Calm, Kind, Crushing It !
Mana Communications is a three-in-one agency based in Wellington, blending brand strategy, digital marketing and public relations under one roof.
Its team of eight is tight-knit by design and big on impact. A people-first approach built on trust, flexibility and development creates a workplace where wellbeing and growth go hand in hand.
“The best investment a business can make is in its people. Growth, culture and results all stem from that,” says Managing Director Caleb Hulme-Moir (pictured).
Staff enjoy a fully paid 9-day fortnight, regular team activities, dog-friendly offices and flexibility around where and how they work.
Progression plans, mentoring and upskilling are all actively supported — alongside a commitment to pro bono work, with 10% of hours dedicated to doing good.
LEARN MORE
manacommunications.com
www.linkedin.com/company/mana-communications
www.facebook.com/manacommunications
PRIVSEC CONSULTING
Secure: Inside & Out
PrivSec is a boutique security and privacy consultancy, providing pragmatic and simple advice and assurance to New Zealand and global organisations of all sizes.
Founded in 2021, our focus on quality work has seen our business steadily grow, and we now have a team of 17 staff tailoring right-sized solutions for a wide range of clients.
We keep our approach to security and privacy practical, clear, and concise, to make sure we can reach the most people.
"We aim every day to do the best for our staff and our clients” says Founder Peter Jakowetz (pictured).
LEARN MORE:
www.privsec.nz
https://nz.linkedin.com/company/privsecnz
PRESTON CORP
Family Cuts, Deep
Four generations down, fifth one running - Preston Corp has been a family-owned Wellington institution since 1904.
From the original Preston's Master Butchers, the group now includes Preston Foods, Ken Wilson Meats and KAM Transport, with 160 staff and a vertically integrated meat, produce and logistics operation.
The "Wall of Legends" tells the story: 39% of staff have been around 5+ years, 17% for over a decade, some up to 26 years.
Add whānau days, long-service trips and support of local charities, and you've got a Wellington legacy that runs on heart.
“Our people are an extension of our family. We don’t just employ staff - we support families, nurture careers, and celebrate our people,” said CE Hamish Preston (pictured).
LEARN MORE:
www.prestoncorp.co.nz
www.facebook.com/PrestonCorpLtd
https://nz.linkedin.com/company/preston-corporation-ltd