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
PERTRONIC
TECHNOLOGY GOLD
~ digital creators
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Previous Winners include:
Eightwire • Arlo Software • PartsTrader • Farm Focus
Volpara Health Technologies • Sharesies • OrbitRemit
Flick Electric Co • Intergen • Aura RedEye Security
Malaghan Institute • Catalyst IT • GreenButton • Aptimise,
Snapper Services • CityLink • 4RF • Soltius NZ •
Terralink International • Superstructure - Upshot Technologies
Explorer Graphics • Datacom Systems • Compudigm
Cloud Nine Screen Entertainment • Harding Traffic Systems
2025 FINALISTS
ARCANUM AI
Bot to Trot
Arcanum AI is making generative AI practical for small and medium businesses, with its Numa platform acting as a multitasking productivity assistant.
From summarising documents to drafting policies, Numa connects securely to business data and keeps everything private.
“We’re proving New Zealand can lead in advanced AI innovation—true business growth without compromise,” says Founder and CEO Asa Cox (pictured).
With 11 staff and a 12% growth rate, Arcanum’s six-year AWS partnership gives them early tech access and credibility.
Their ‘build together’ philosophy means customer feedback shapes every feature.
The team thrives on solving new challenges, and regular retros keep staff engaged.
After launching Numa and winning positive reviews, Arcanum’s next goal is to take Kiwi-grown AI to SMBs beyond Australasia.
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LEARN MORE
www.arcanum.ai
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LinkedIn
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AVENIR TECHNOLOGY
Shares Everywhere
Everyone’s heard of the New York Stock Exchange. But what about Kazakhstan’s AIX? Or the Vietnam Securities Depository? Emerging markets need infrastructure too, and Avenir Technology is delivering it from Wellington and London.
Avenir’s technology is a modular platform covering trading, clearing, settlement, and registry. It powers exchanges and private markets across five continents, providing secure, flexible systems without the legacy vendor price tag.
Founded by former NZX and Global exchange alumni, we’ve grown revenue 19% and expanded our team by 50% in the past year.
“It’s not just what we’ve built — it’s who’s building it. Our team brings global market experience, but it’s our values and shared ownership that make the difference,” says Martyn Bain, Founder and Chief Product Officer.
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LEARN MORE:
www.avenir-technology.com
LinkedIn
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REBIT MONEY TRANSFER
Borderless Bucks
Rebit Money Transfer is making international payments fair, fast, and transparent for migrants and small businesses overlooked by big players.
They’ve helped 1,200+ verified customers move over $7 million in 2024, with a 40.8% sales boost and a 4.9 Trustpilot rating.
“It’s not just about transfers; it’s about empowerment and connection” says Co-founder Mahtab Assadian (pictured right with Co-founder Ali Haghnia).
Rebit’s platform uses stablecoins behind the scenes to manage payments efficiently, but customers experience only low-cost, secure transfers and biometric onboarding, without any exposure to cryptocurrency complexities.
When a banking partner pulled out, Rebit pivoted to a peer-to-peer model, proving their resilience.
Now, they’re expanding into Australia and Canada, aiming to be the go-to for underserved remittance corridors worldwide.
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SILVERSTRIPE
Pixel-Perfect Progress
They’re Silverstripe, proud Kiwi creators of the open-source Silverstripe CMS, trusted by thousands globally and powering over 200 government websites right here in New Zealand.
For over 25 years, they’ve been at the core of Aotearoa’s digital transformation.
Their work spans the full digital lifecycle, from immigration and social services to health, education, banking, and tourism — touching the lives of millions of New Zealanders every day.
They offer more than a content management system. Silverstripe delivers end-to-end digital solutions that help government and enterprise solve complex challenges, modernise legacy systems, and deliver smarter services to citizens and customers that need them most.
“Knowing our work makes everyday online experiences better for New Zealanders is what drives us” says co-founder and CEO, Sigurd Magnusson (pictured).
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SOMAR DIGITAL
UX Marks the Spot
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Somar Digital believes great digital experiences start with people—and their 22-strong Wellington team lives that mantra.
“Our people are unequivocally our biggest asset. If our people grow, our business grows,” says CEO Fiona Reid (pictured)
Specialising in web development for the $20bn+ community sector, Somar partners with iconic charities and government agencies.
Their secret sauce? A 95% staff retention rate, 97.56% budget compliance, and a 100% urgent issue response rate.
Last year, they launched the Somar Digital Accelerator, saving clients 100s of thousands across six new websites.
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LEARN MORE
www.somar.co.nz
Linkedin
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