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
MILLS ALBERT
IMPACT GOLD
~ changing lives
2026 FINALISTS
AROHANUI STRINGS+
Heart Strings
Arohanui Strings+ opens the door to high-quality music education for young people who might otherwise miss out, giving them the chance to thrive.
Led by programme powerhouse Margaret Goldberg (pictured), this free Sistema-inspired programme fills school halls and communities across Wellington and the Hutt Valley with music, connection and possibility.
One of the most diverse music programmes in New Zealand, Arohanui Strings+ welcomes tamariki aged 6–16 representing 50 ethnicities.
Across seven suburbs, from Taitā and Wainuiomata to Newtown and Strathmore Park, children learn strings, brass and woodwind (no auditions, no fees) with outstanding musicians and educators.
They come for the music, and stay for the confidence, resilience, community and joy it brings.
LEARN MORE:
www.facebook.com/arohanuistrings
www.linkedin.com/company/arohanui-strings
BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS WELLINGTON
Siblings Supplied
Big Brothers Big Sisters Wellington creates and supports life-changing mentoring relationships for tamariki and rangatahi across the Wellington region.
Led by Programme Manager Ashleigh Stallard (pictured centre), the organisation carefully matches young people with screened, trained and supported volunteer mentors who commit to showing up consistently and building positive, trusted relationships.
Through shared interests and regular connection, mentors become a trusted adult outside the family unit.
For young people who have experienced adversity, having someone who consistently shows up, listens and believes in them can be a powerful protective factor, strengthening resilience and creating opportunities to thrive.
By investing in relationships that matter, Big Brothers Big Sisters Wellington is helping young people thrive and reach their full potential.
LEARN MORE
bigbrothersbigsisters.org.nz/wellington.html
www.facebook.com/BBBSWellington
instagram.com/bbbswellington/
CHAMPIONS INITIATIVE
Gloves of Love
What began in Naenae with Billy and Kerri Graham's (pictured) belief that every young person deserves someone in their corner has grown into a national movement.
After witnessing the impact of the Naenae and Cannons Creek Boxing Academies, Police, community leaders and partners challenged the Grahams to share the model more widely.
Champions Initiative was established to help communities across Aotearoa create safe, youth-focused boxing academies that build belonging, resilience, leadership and hope.
Today, Champions Initiative is led by CE, Erinna Lane and partners with seven communities nationwide, with more currently onboarding.
More than 1,000 young people engage through the academies each week.
By combining sport, mentoring and strong community partnerships, the organisation is championing young people to contribute positively to their communities.
LEARN MORE:
www.championsinitiative.org.nz
www.facebook.com/championsinitiativenz
www.linkedin.com/company/championsinitiative
TE PUNĀ WHAI MĀTAURANGA
Youth Future Proofing
Te Puna Whai Mātauranga - Transforming Lives Together.
Led by Chief Executive Officer, Patrick Rennell (pictured), who explains "our name, Te Puna Whai Mātauranga, means a special place, the spring where knowledge, insight, learning, and wisdom can be accessed and transformation is possible.”
They work with people who want to learn new skills, get ready for a job or seek further training. Whether they’re starting a new journey or building on their existing skills, their future matters to us.
"At Te Puna Whai Mātauranga, we see your potential and support your journey. Whatever your goals are, or whatever you want for your future - we're here to help you get there. Our friendly team will back you every step of the way."
Starting in Levin, they now have locations in Palmerston North, Wairarapa, and Kāpiti too.
LEARN MORE:
www.tpwm.ac.nz
www.facebook.co/TePunaWhaiMatauranga
www.linkedin.com/school/tepunawhaimatauranga