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
TMC OUTSOURCING
GLOBAL GOLD
~ international revenue
2026 FINALISTS
Previous Winners include:
FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 • Kaynemaile • JH Whittaker & Sons Fix & Fogg • NZ Tube Mills • Sanpro Industries • Powershop
Ata Rangi • Xero • Macaulay Metals • Acma Industries
GNS Science • Wedgelock • phil&teds • Icebreaker • Goodnature
FRATERWORKS
Just over 3 years ago Jamie and his partner Paul were filling small bottles of premium perfume ingredients in their Lower Hutt kitchen at night.
"Today Frater Perfumes employs 72 staff, stocks 1,500 raw materials, and has a multi-million dollar turnover, with 99% of revenue coming from exports to the United States, Australia, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia” explains founder Jamie Frater (pictured) proudly.
Fraterworks growth in 2025 ran at 201%, following 370% the previous year.
The model is a one-stop shop for perfumers globally: aroma chemicals, essential oils, absolutes, and exclusive bases developed with French master perfumer Bertrand Duchaufour.
Customers return at a rate of 62 to 65%. No marketing budget. Neither founder came from a business background. The numbers are entirely real and show no signs of slowing.
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PROJECTWORKS
Built by ex-consultants who got sick of bad software, Projectworks is the SaaS platform powering 20,000+ consultants across 56 countries.
The Wellington-based team (58 FTE, 40 on Customhouse Quay) is scaling rapidly after raising a USD $12M Series A Extension, winning 2025 NZ Hi-Tech Awards Emerging Company of the Year, and placing #16 on the Deloitte Fast 50.
Projectworks helps consulting firms run more profitable, scalable businesses, with customers growing by 20% in their first year on the platform. From Wellington, the team is proving specialist Kiwi SaaS can compete globally.
“We’re proud to be exporting Wellington-built software to 56 different countries, helping professional services firms grow faster and more profitably.“ Matt Hayter, (pictured) Co-Founder & Chief Product Officer
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inkedin.com/company/projectworksinc
SOLID
By stripping out water and plastic, they’re shipping more product and less packaging, slashing freight emissions and bathroom waste in the process.
Formulations are crafted to meet demanding overseas customers without losing their Aotearoa roots – thoughtful ingredients, low‑impact processes and a straight‑talking brand.
Cracking export markets has meant mastering regulations, logistics and retailer expectations while still running a nimble operation at home.
"Our expansion into Aussie hasn't been all smooth sailing, but we are happy with the progress so far!" Co-founder, Adam McConnochie (pictured with Product Tester Ruaiti McConnochie right)
Solid shows how a Wellington‑grown idea can hold its own on international shelves, proving sustainability and scale don’t have to be opposites.
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www.facebook.com/solidoralcare
www.linkedin.com/company/18782938/admin/dashboard
STORBIE
A Wellington SaaS quietly conquering one of the world's most regulated retail markets — US pharmacy.
Storbie's pharmacy platform helps pharmacies turn care into value digitally. It is purpose-made for HIPAA-grade, complex healthcare retail, with deep integration into PioneerRx (used by ~60% of US independent pharmacies).
"Storbie has always been about empowering small businesses. With momentum in the US, we’re entering a new era of innovation.” says Founder Shane Bartle (pictured).
The 10-person team raised over NZD $1M in growth capital in December 2025 and ripped to 222% growth for the year in the US, with US pharmacy quickly becoming their largest vertical.
Based at Taiawa Tech Hub, exporting to NZ, the US and Australia, and headed for the UK next.
Enabling pharmacies digitally — and Wellington's quiet export hero.
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www.linkedin.com/company/storbie
TIMES-7 RESEARCH
Established in 2006, Times-7 is a New Zealand-based designer and manufacturer of high-performance fixed RAIN RFID antennas.
One of the few companies globally dedicated solely to fixed RAIN RFID antennas, Times-7 has developed deep technical expertise and a scalable, high-performance product range trusted worldwide.
“Driven by innovation, quality, and customer partnerships, we are proud to deliver RFID antenna solutions that support digital transformation and smarter supply chain visibility worldwide.” explains CEO Garry Lewis (pictured)
The company exports approximately 98% of its products through a strong network of OEMs and partners across more than 60 countries, supporting industries including logistics, retail, healthcare, manufacturing and more.
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www.linkedin.com/company/times-7