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From a beer boss who gave up booze, to the woman taking on our supermarket duopoly, and the man who made an adults-only obstacle course. How's it all…
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The company tackling our pest problem - one rat, possum and hedgehog (!) at a time
Homegrown smart traps are keeping backyards and bush pest free - including those cute spiky things snuffling around on lawns at night.
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The people trying to fix fashion’s waste woes
Textile waste is under the microscope and change is coming. But those trying to raise awareness say it's happening too slowly.
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Jolt's bold plan to electrify New Zealand's EV network: 'We don't stop for five years'
An Australian company has big plans to double the number of public charging stations available to New Zealand EV owners. Will it work?
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Sole traders are struggling with everything
Working for yourself can be a dream. But with so many rising costs, it can quickly become a nightmare.
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Is this New Zealand's best WFH set up?
Celeste Skachill took to the bush to redesign her own life. Now, she's helping others do the same.
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‘We are frantic’: Ethical Christmas crackers are popping off
Emma Conyngham’s Christmas crackers are reusable, sustainable and, by her own admission, expensive. She can’t keep up with demand.
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Are we on the brink of an egg shortage? An egg-splainer
Multiple forces are putting a crunch on egg supplies. We talk to an egg-spert (sorry).
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