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03 December 2020

 
 
One percent of your pay check could help 14 NZ charities

Elevator Pitch

One percent of your pay check could help 14 NZ charities

Wellington based charity One Percent Collective, which invites Kiwis to donate one percent of their pay check, has just hit a $2 million milestone thanks to its unique approach.   One hundred percent of the money donated is forwarded on to the collective’s 14 charities, which include Sustainable Coastlines, Inspiring Stories, The Neonatal Trust, Fair[…]

 
A world first: Compostable vacuum seal bags enter the fishing industry

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A world first: Compostable vacuum seal bags enter the fishing industry

A zero-waste vacuum seal bag has launched into the hunting and fishing industry and goes by the name of Misty Lady. Created by Salt Bags co-founders Reuben and Melissa Woods, the aim behind the product is to reduce the amount of plastic that goes into the ocean and environment. Designed and manufactured in New Zealand,[…]

 
 
 
 
Giving back: New broadband provider donates profits to frontline ambos

Tech

Giving back: New broadband provider donates profits to frontline ambos

There's a new broadband provider on the scene, but unique to others, this one donates 100 percent of its profits to frontline ambulance workers. Charity broadband provider YelloHalo was created by CEO Graeme Blake following a traumatic experience revolving his daughter Pixie. When Pixie was only six days old she stopped breathing, fortunately in a[…]

 
Global potential: Event Ready Bodies wins big at Innovate Awards

Tech

Global potential: Event Ready Bodies wins big at Innovate Awards

Last week, seven daring entrepreneurs presented their final pitch to judges and an audience of 300 people at the Innovate Awards in Palmerston North. One entrepreneur that shone and took home the 'Innovate 20' award was Barbara Kelly and her 'Event Ready Bodies' initiative. Now in its ninth year, the Innovative Awards bring people together[…]

   
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Together reorganises team; announces new leadership roles
 

Together reorganises team; announces new leadership roles

 
 
 
 
From scribbles and lines to creative times
 

From scribbles and lines to creative times