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
YOOBEE COLLEGES
INNOVATION GOLD​
~ recent R&D projects
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Previous Winners include:
AI Resolution - Raygun • Head MRI - Robinson Research
Ika Rere - WEBBCo • CoGo • The Nova Platform - Eight360
Omeo Technology Ferrier Research Institute • Pertronics • UBCO Honeylab • Greenbutton Cloud Fabric • GNS Science • Times-7 ACMA Industries • Malaghan Research Institute
Stratex Networks • Formway, • Vega Industries • AgResearch Industrial Research
2025 FINALISTS
AUTOHIVE AI - RAYGUN
A.I. = Drag, Drop, Done!
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Autohive puts powerful AI automation directly into the hands of everyday businesses, no coding or IT team needed.
Launched in Wellington, this breakthrough platform enables companies to automate critical workflows from customer support to marketing in minutes, freeing hours for valuable work.
"AI is the internet of our generation," explains CEO John-Daniel Trask (pictured with Co-Founder Lana Vaughan), "We're creating a future where AI amplifies human potential, freeing people to focus on their most creative work."
The results speak volumes. Customers recover up to 16 hours weekly and double customer service capacity. While others excel in niche areas, Autohive delivers transformation across all industries. This New Zealand export success is scaling hundreds of businesses across five countries, establishing Wellington as a centre for AI innovation.
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www.autohive.com
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EVITHÄ’ BIOTECHNOLOGY
Plants Enchant
Evithé Biotechnology is a pioneer in plant-based medicine, using patented technology to treat chronic inflammation—identified by the WHO as a leading cause of death and disability. Their extracts, derived from ginger, significantly outperform isolated compounds, offering a new path for inflammation-targeting therapies that support longevity.
Sourcing ginger from family farms in Fiji, Evithé Biotechnology emphasizes sustainability from farm to formulation, the company has completed preclinical research, clinical safety trials, and filed three PCT patents which is exceptionally fast.
Founder Cynthia Hunfeld (pictured) says "We are now scaling to launch its high-value export products including a novel herbal supplement and medical food into China, while raising funds to accelerate clinical trials and advance its pipeline of prescription botanical medicines.
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www.evithe.com
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GOODNATURE MOUSE TRAP
The Happy Trap Chaps
Goodnature’s Mouse Trap is bringing pest control into the 21st century with a smart, humane, and toxin-free solution designed and built entirely in Wellington.
This world-first device combines infrared sensors, a self-resetting striker, biodegradable lure, and Bluetooth connectivity, all powered by a rechargeable battery.
“Our goal was simple: make a mousetrap that’s smarter, safer, and better for people and the planet,” explains CE Dave Shoemack, (pictured).
The trap alerts users only when needed, and its peanut butter lure lasts for months.
With 90% of sales exported and capacity for 80,000 traps a year, Goodnature is poised to capture a growing share of the global pest control market as countries ban toxic rodenticides.
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MUSHROOM HOUSE
Shroom Boom Boom
Mushroom House is reimagining food through innovative mushroom products grown and made entirely in Plimmerton.
Using a circular system, they transform agricultural by products, like wood pellets often burned as firewood, into nutrient-rich fungi with a low carbon footprint, significantly cutting emissions.
"We don’t burn waste, we grow it into food. Our snacks are bold, umami-rich, and unexpectedly loved, even by kids who once turned up their noses at mushrooms." says Founder Rochelle Alagar pictured left with co Founders Pablo & Russelle Alagar)
Every bite proves that sustainable food can be exciting, delicious, and accessible. As we scale up, we’re building smarter urban food systems, supporting local communities, and showing that the future of food is not only climate-friendly, but crave-worthy and proudly grown in Te Whanganui-a-Tara.
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www.mushroomhouse.co.nz
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THE FLOETING® DIAMOND PLATFORM
The Pause on Claws
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The revolutionary Floeting® Diamond Platform is an entirely new way to hold and experience diamonds – unlocking a new era in global fine jewellery design. The result of 18 years of global R&D led by The Village Goldsmith in Wellington, it’s a patented, world-first diamond shape pre-set in a prong-less component setting system for unmatched security, brilliance and sparkle.
“Innovation in life and industry comes about from dogged determination and perseverance and sheer bloody single mindedness.” explains Ian Douglas (pictured partners Christine Douglas & Chris Benham)
Floeting® is an innovation platform empowering world-leading luxury brands to deliver truly differentiated designs. It positions Wellington as a leader in visionary design and precision engineering and expands potential across the $350 billion USD global fine jewellery industry.
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www.villagegoldsmiths.com
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UUNAFIT - CUSTOM BRA SYSTEM
Liberation Front
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Uuna is turning the lingerie world on its head with the first custom-fit, digitally manufactured, and sustainable bra system.
Using a secure phone app, customers 3D-scan their torsos at home, generating a unique bra pattern that’s sent to the nearest manufacturer for seamless 3D knitting.
“So many women endure discomfort from poor fit-our mission is to make bras that truly fit every body, while tackling fashion’s waste problem,” says co-founder CEO Dr Xuxu Amoozegar-Montero (pictured left, with co-founder, sister Aïda Amoozegar-Montero).
With 85% of textiles ending up in landfill and 85% of women wearing the wrong size, Uuna’s AI-powered approach slashes waste and returns.
After years of R&D, Uuna is ready for launch, aiming to disrupt a USD 88B lingerie market and redefine comfort for all.
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www.uunafit.com
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