GREEN GOLD
in association with GREATER WELLINGTON REGIONAL COUNCIL
~ sustainable products & programmes
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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
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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
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2020 FINALISTS
INNOVATION GOLD in association with DATACOM
~ inventive new products & processes
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INNOVATION GOLD in association with DATACOM
~ inventive new products & processes
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2020 FINALISTS
2020 FINALISTS
Wellington region's premier annual business celebration
TMC OUTSOURCING
GLOBAL GOLD
~ international revenue
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2025 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
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GOODNATURE
Kinder Killing
Goodnature is flipping the script on pest control—from a small Wellington factory to 62 countries and 22 million pests removed (and counting).
Their latest innovation, the Goodnature Mouse Trap, ditches poisons and snap traps for something smarter: a self-resetting, app-connected, rechargeable solution that’s winning fans—and design awards—worldwide. Chief Commercial Officer Adam Cording (pictured) says, “Digging ourselves out of the post-COVID downturn made us stronger—and even more ambitious.”
With 37 staff and 57% export growth, Goodnature blends smart engineering with environmental impact. The world’s taken notice, with awards from Fast Company, iF Design, and Best Design NZ.
Their mission is simple: to make pest control smarter, safer, and radically better—one trap at a time.”
LEARN MORE:
www.goodnature.co.nz
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LANE STREET STUDIOS
Reel Impact Zone
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Lane Street Studios in Upper Hutt is a leading New Zealand screen production facility, boasting a $80 million investment and with the potential to generate over 1000 jobs per production.
The Lane Street Studios team facilitate everything for incoming productions - from education, accommodation and childcare through to visas, and local business partnerships - making them unique in NZ.
CEO and Co-owner Kristy Grant says, “Watching young talent that we have mentored now working on set is fantastic, and building a facility that brings so much benefit to our wider community is a huge point of pride.”
In the past year, they secured a major Hollywood production, delivering much needed dollars to the local economy. Their next ambition: landing a long-term, wide reaching production to boost jobs and economic impact for Wellington.
LEARN MORE:
www.lanestreetstudios.com
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LAZU
Capsule Collection
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Lazu, headquartered in Paraparaumu, develops dietary supplements using New Zealand-sourced ingredients and has expanded from one product to eight since 2016.
Their additive-free formulations support wellness in markets from Vietnam to India, with a joint venture in India and a Dubai company now established.
“Starting with just one idea and now seeing our products in markets from Vietnam to India is incredibly rewarding,” says Managing Director Richard Eltherington (pictured).
Lazu’s 300% growth last year reflects their drive to become a global wellness brand.
Sponsorship of a Moto3 team in the MotoGP World Championships adds to their momentum, as they prepare for further product launches and a major marketing push.
LEARN MORE:
www.lazulife.co.nz​​
RACETECH MANUFACTURING
Seats of Power
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Racetech Manufacturing Ltd, based in Seaview, Wellington, is a global leader in motorsport safety, designing and producing racing seats trusted by Porsche, Aston Martin, McLaren, Corvette and Toyota.
With a team that spans New Zealand, USA, UK, and Australia, Racetech’s seats are now the control choice for racing categories across three continents.
Managing Director David Black (pictured) observes, “Innovation and a relentless focus on safety are what set us apart.”
This year, Racetech celebrated winning a seat design project with the largest vehicle manufacturer in the world and achieved growth rates between 10% and 60% in key markets.
Their commitment to constant improvement and digitisation ensures they remain at the forefront of racing technology, protecting drivers on tracks worldwide.
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LEARN MORE:
www.racetech.co.nz
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THE VILLAGE GOLDSMITH
Jewel Shift
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An award-winning global design studio founded in Wellington in 1981. Renowned for visionary design and meticulous craftsmanship, the team delights in captivating the world with extraordinary, original jewellery that pushes the boundaries of what’s possible.
Their groundbreaking innovation – The Floeting® Diamond Platform – is a patented diamond shape and prong-less setting that erases centuries-old design and manufacturing constraints. Recently, the world’s most iconic luxury jewellery house launched a celebrity designer collaboration featuring Floeting® as a key innovation in their designs - inspiring headlines across the globe and expanding distribution to over 50 countries.
“Floeting® is revolutionising the way the world sees and experiences diamonds.”  says Founder Ian Douglas (pictured right with co-founders Christine Douglas & Chris Benham)
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www.villagegoldsmiths.com
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