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
On the blustery Wellington night of Friday May 8th 220 sturdy business folk from the Wellington Region and Horowhenua gathered at Te wharewaka o Poneke on the Wellington Waterfront to hear the Class of 26 announced by Tracy Watkins Editor of The Post and John Dow the Gold’s Event Director.
The Post 2026 Gold Awards finalists have been announced, highlighting a wide-ranging group of Wellington region businesses and organisations that reflect both the depth and diversity of the local economy.
From digital agencies and startup media platforms to creative studios, community enterprises, education providers, gift businesses and advanced technology firms, this year’s finalists show a region that is both commercially ambitious and deeply connected to community impact.
NEC
CREATIVE GOLD
~ film, media & creative content
Previous Winners: Weta Digital, New Zealand Symphony Orchestra, Dinosaur Polo Club, Flight of the Conchords
The 2026 Finalists are ……
37 Degrees Studio: Wellington’s digital dream builders
Sea Digital: Turning scrolls into superfans
Start Up Theatre Podcast: A backstage pass to start ups
Tailwind: Branding that gives businesses a lift
The Learning Connexion: An Art school for everybody
XEQUALS
EMERGING GOLD - PRODUCTS
~ 10 or fewer full time employees
Previous Winners: Fix & Fogg, Sharesies, Tuatara Brewing, Icebreaker
The 2026 Finalists are ……
Mufftech: Hearing protection with real grunt
nil products: Making kitchens and bathrooms nil - waste
Rewa Rewa Station: From happy sheep to luxe skeins
Wellumio: Brain scans from hospital to ambulance
We Love Local: Gifting that grows small makers
Wonderland Chocolate: Dairy free treats, full indulgence
MORANLAW
EMERGING GOLD - SERVICES
~ 10 or fewer full time employees
Previous Winners: Hnry, Mevo, The Formary
The 2026 Finalists are ….
Black Dog Physio: Helping old dogs feel young again
Canopy Camping Escapes: Curated cabins and nature escape
Fundsorter: Turning funding maze into a clear map
Jolly Billboards: Wellington billboards with a local grin
PAM: Turning life admin into auto pilot
Wellington Rafting: Guided rafting and canyon trips
TMC OUTSOURCING
GLOBAL GOLD
~ international income
Previous Winners: Icebreaker, XERO, Ata Rangi, Whittakers
The 2026 Finalists are ….
Adulttoymegastore: Bringing joy and pleasure to the world
Fraterworks: The local senses behind the world’s scents
Projectworks: Growth cockpit for consulting firms
Solid: Toothpaste in a jar, not a tube
Storbie: Regulated healthcare, retail-ready online
Times -7 Research: Wellington wizards of RFID antennas
YOOBEE COLLEGES
INNOVATION GOLD
~ recent R&D projects
Previous Winners: Formway, Malaghan Institute, The Omeo, CoGo
The 2026 Finalists are ….
Dose Buddy: A smarter syringe for wriggly kids
Leadership OS by Orion Group: A training gym for real world leaders
Levo: Measuring change that matters.
Project Kororā: Student built satellite putting Aotearoa in orbit
Speculo: NZ built engine that quantifies cyber risk
Procure 101 by MOX : Taking the pain out of public procurement
TALENT ARMY
SUPPORTING GOLD
~ services & infrastructure
Previous Winners: Bluebridge, Tranzit Group, Datacom, Connect Global
The 2026 Finalists are ….
CyberTeam: Human centred cyber help
PledgeMe: Rewards and equity crowdfunding made local
Taiawa - Wellington Tech Hub: The launchpad for scaling tech start ups
TaskMasters: Downsize decluttering and clearing estates.
The Porirua Careers Expo: The big day for future pathways
Youth Inspire: Licences, jobs and self-belief for young people
PERTRONIC
TECHNOLOGY GOLD
~ high tech creators
Previous Winners: Catalyst IT, Volpara, Intergen.
The 2026 Finalists are …..
Autohive AI: Your AI co worker for repetitive work
Koan: Cloud and data problem solvers
PaySauce: Payroll in your pocket, not your inbox
Silverstripe: CMS creators keeping critical sites humming
Snapper Services: Data brains behind better bus networks
ST PIERRES
VIBRANT GOLD
~ events & hospitality
Previous Winners: CubaDupa, NZ Festival of the Arts, World of Wearable Art
The 2026 Finalists are ….
Capital Theatre Trust: Champions of Wellington’s theatre scene
Food Envy: From boardroom bites to Gala nights
Steam Incorporated: Keeping rail romance alive
URLAR Gladstone: From Gladstone vines to global wine lists
Wellington Phoenix FC: Pathways from schoolyard to Stadiums
Zealandia Te Māra a Tāne: Rewilding a valley, inspiring a movement
BEST PRACTICE AWARDS
MARSH
EMPLOYER OF THE YEAR
~ creating healthy workplaces
Previous winners – Sharesies & Whittakers
The 2026 Finalists are
Assurity Consulting: Consultants making Tech projects actually work
Kitomba Salon & Spa Software: Powering bookings, chairs and tills
Mana Communications: Making Kaupapa led campaigns land
Privsec Consulting: Pragmatic guardians of cyber risk
Preston Corp: Family food group feeding half of Wellington
BLUESTAR
GREEN GOLD
~ sustainability programmes & products
Previous Winners: Wellington Zoo, Flight Plastics, Resene
The 2026 Finalists are …
KAM Transport: Low carbon trucks with high value loads
Ohau Gourmet Mushrooms (OGM!): Turning forestry waste to fancy fungi
Solid: Low waste toothpaste that packs a punch
Uniplas: From Resene test pots to Noho Chairs
MILLS ALBERT
IMPACT GOLD
~ empowering others
2025 inaugural winner - I’M IN
The 2026 Finalists are:
Arohanui Strings+ : Visionary global movement inspiring children
Big Brothers Big Sisters: Mentors that ignite youth potential
Champions Initiative : Championing young people through boxing
Te Puna Whai Mataraunga: Providing services that transform lives