Goldpine ecoliving - Making It New Zealand - EPISODE 10 Every product Goldpine makes is a result of listening intently to what customers tell them they want at their 20+ stores nationwide.From trellis that lasts, outdoors chairs that feel comfortable and easy to make instructions that even include the drill bits. The ecoliving range focusses on sourcing from renewable plantations and the importance of ensuring no timber is left to waste.
Talley's Ice Cream - Making It New Zealand - EPISODE 9 Talley's Ice Cream creates ice cream of the highest possible quality standards demanded by the Japanese market, that Kiwis also get to enjoy in New Zealand.In this episode we go deep into the Talley's ice cream factory for a rare look at how New Zealand ice cream is made at scale.
Jens Hansen - Making It New Zealand - EPISODE 8 'The Golden Kiwi' shows how traditional hand-made jewellery techniques can co-exist side by side with the latest in technology. Watch as we take a behind the scenes look into what goes into making a 'Golden Kiwi', how the 120 individual diamonds are affixed and how blockchain is bringing further transparency to diamond sourcing.
Cibocal Cutting Boards - Making It New Zealand - EPISODE 7 Graham Drummond turned his own unexpected illness early in life into the foundation of a business that helps rheumatoid arthritis sufferers throughout the world live a more fulfilling and independent lifestyle.Graham invented a premium chopping board that reduces the effort required to cut, slice and dice that most New Zealanders take for granted. It was through this simple yet effective insight that Graham was able to help parents and grandparents keep cooking for themselves and their families. The cutting boards have been swiftly adopted by the sight impaired too as a way to minimise injuries in the kitchen.
National Candles - Making It New Zealand - EPISODE 6 National Candles can trace their origin story in New Zealand back to the 1820's and continue to make candles the traditional hand poured way for export around the world.Sam McLean shares how they're making a better candle using New Zealand beeswax and why their tea light candles burn longer than imported candles that eliminates consumer fear of burning toxic byproducts.
Taurus Leather Company - Making It New Zealand - EPISODE 5 Taurus Leather make builders aprons that are relied on by the construction industry throughout New Zealand and increasingly Australia. With an 80% market share in the building trade, Taurus have expanded into specialist roofing aprons and are prototyping a specialist apron for the fencing trade In anticipation of demand, they have automated key manufacturing processes and are ready to hire.
Hills Hats - Making It New Zealand - EPISODE 4 Hills Hats CEO Simon Smuts-Kennedy shares what starts people wearing hats, why hand-making won’t be replaced by machines, and how their boutique size has enabled corporates to create branded designs for their staff that we all instantly recognise.Watch how Hills Hats is making it New Zealand from their Lower Hutt, Wellington manufacturing HQ.
Southern Fresh Produce - Making It New Zealand EPISODE 3 Matthew Malcolm shares why root vegetables taste sweeter when they come from Southern Cross Produce and why parsnips are being enjoyed in more ways than the traditional Sunday Roast.Watch how Southern Cross Produce is making it New Zealand from their Invercargill carrot and parsnips processing facility.
Morrifield Tunnelhouses - Making It New Zealand EPISODE 2 A renewed interest in Kiwis growing their own gardens has led to a greenhouse boom for Morrifield greenhouses.
Robax Products - Making it New Zealand EPISODE 1 Ian Rosel has helped New Zealanders get a great night sleep for 40 years, thanks to the Robax range of solid slat bedframes.