Podcasts about new zealand made

This year, Kate Hall has been participating in a challenge. At the beginning of the year she set out to only eat food products that were created in New Zealand, and with 2024 coming to a close, she decided to reflect on how it went. She joined Francesca Rudkin for a chat about the wins, surprises, and failures, and has created a blog so those interested in eating local know where to shop. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kate ‘Ethically Kate' Hall is undertaking another challenge.  July marks the halfway point of her local food challenge, where for the entirety of 2024 she's only buying food that's made in Aotearoa New Zealand.  She joined Jack Tame to chat about the biggest surprises and challenges so far, and give an insight into why she decided on this undertaking.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There's a renewed call to Buy New Zealand made as the number of businesses going to the wall soars. The latest data from credit bureau Centrix shows business liquidations are up 19% year on year. It said 193 business liquidations were recorded in April, with 14 in manufacturing - the highest rate for the sector in five years. Buy New Zealand Made promotes and licences busineses to use the trademark and it has real concerns about the economic landscape. Executive director Dane Ambler speaks to Lisa Owen.

This year Kate Hall is embarking on a challenge.  She's aiming to only purchase local and New Zealand made food when doing her grocery shopping.  Kate joined Francesca Rudkin to chat about why she's embarking on this challenge, and the difficulties she thinks she'll face along the way.  Read her blog explaining the challenge here.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on New Zealand Made - we all love a bit of kiwi ingenuity, and that's what our guest today is all about. He saw a need and filled it - literally.

The shearers quarters at Davaar Station are a popular stop off for locals and tourists on the Te Anau-Mossburn Highway. Anna Macdonald tickles their taste buds with sweets and savouries while Kate fits them in clothing made from wool grown on the family farm.

Join us as we participate in a taste test of a New Zealand-made soju. Tim and Angela who lived in Korea for 3 years are developing this delicious product in an attempt to share and connect both Korean and New Zealand cultures. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz

Fish are not simple to feed. Their nutritional requirements vary hugely depending on the species, life stage and growing environment. Most of the aquafeeds currently used in Aotearoa New Zealand is imported and being able to produce New Zealand-made aquafeeds from locally produced ingredients is crucial for the sustainable growth of marine fish aquaculture in Aotearoa. Food and Bioproduct Technologist Katrina Fletcher chats to Scigest host Andre Dare about the exciting but complex process of exploring and designing locally produced aquafeeds. Watch our video on sustainable aquaculture in the open ocean here: https://youtu.be/o6W9ht4DPB8

Fifty years ago this week, The Rumour started their four-week run at the top of the NZ charts with their most memorable song, L'amour Est L'enfant de la Liberté (Love is the Child of Freedom). Its composer Shade (John) Smith joins the show to look back on the song that rocketed The Rumour to stardom 50 years ago, and reflect on his life today.

Fifty years ago this week, The Rumour started their four-week run at the top of the NZ charts with their most memorable song, L'amour Est L'enfant de la Liberté (Love is the Child of Freedom). Its composer Shade (John) Smith joins the show to look back on the song that rocketed The Rumour to stardom 50 years ago, and reflect on his life today.

In today's Pod: an investigation is launched into whether mysterious plastic beads scattered across a Coromandel beach could be from the wreck of the Rena which sank almost 10 years ago; a New Zealand Made business providing comfort for those challenged by sensory processing differences and increasing numbers of Kiwis are viewing China as a threat rather than as a friend.

In this episode I talk with my friend NZ Samoan Film Maker Stallone Vaiaoga-Ioasa about his journey to become a film maker & what that looks like here in Aotearoa, New Zealand

On the pod today: a New Zealand Made business entrepreneur is encouraging others to start their own business; anxious Papatoetoe High School students and their families go back into isolation; and one of our frontline heroes from the Otara testing centre, Nonu Tuisamoa, updates us on testing.

Today I speak with Chris Hilder the inventor and chief programmer of Kaffelogic - a home coffee roaster to get the perfectly roasted beans for your morning brew.Chris believes that we will all eventually roast our own beans at home, as a natural progression for those who currently buy coffee beans. A NZ Made home appliance in 2020? Chris makes it sound easy. LINKS MENTIONEDKaffelogicKEY TIMESTAMPS2 mins 6 secs The layers of the home bean roasting market. 4 mins 58 secs The green coffee bean and the history of coffee roasting. 9 mins 25 secs Controlling through the roast process when coffee will be at its best to drink.11 min 9 secs What coffee roasters think of Kaffelogic. 12 mins 2 secs Getting into roasting your own coffee beans in the home, the 12 roasting profiles available in the Kaffelogic machine and why altitudes matter to bean density and roast times. 15 mins 4 secs The exporting reach of Kaffelogic across 20 countries and the sharing of information online about the product and the challenge of getting Kaffelogic in to the mainstream. 17 mins 50 secs From hobby project to commercialisation with the manufacturing done locally in Dunedin, New Zealand. 20 mins 15 secs A low point in the inventors journey. 23 mins 15 secs When Kaffelogic joined NZCode and the layers to the software. 26 min 37 secs Where to see the Kaffeelogic working and purchase. 28 mins 27 secs Creating a New Zealand Made appliance.

In our New Zealand Made series this week - Chewy Louis and the News. Organic dogfood company founder, Victoria Walker talks to The Panel about her small business.

Victoria and Carl Uren are the founders of True Fleece heralding a return to merino for parents of kids that want a better alternative to plastic polar fleece for school uniforms. True Fleece is made from natural merino with not a single synthetic fibre in sight. TIMESTAMPS2 mins 23 secs The origin story of making True Fleece merino jerseys.4 mins 38 secs What the True Fleece range delivers on through function and simplicity.7 mins 36 secs The consistence quality of merino fibre that True Fleece ensures and the importance of a low 18 - 19 fibre micron count. 9 mins 27 secs How making merino jerseys for their children morphed into a merino jersey school uniform business. 14 mins 3 secs The move away from synthetics plastic polar fleece clothing to natural New Zealand Made merino outer layers for school children.16 mins 57 secs The time and effort in building a brand from unknown to findable and beyond.18 mins 42 secs The secret brand sauce that Kate brings to True Fleece. 25 mins 21 secs Looking at the customer experience. How True Fleece have adopted experiences they like. 27 mins 25 secs The renaissance of New Zealand Made during and after Covid-19.32 mins 47 secs Choosing the right international partners to sell True Fleece overseas.36 mins 33 secs Making garments that have a purpose, and Carl’s recommendation on where Ryan should start shopping https://www.truefleece.co.nz LINKS MENTIONEDTrue Fleece

Clint Bolderston shares what it takes to get delicious dog treats and food to discerning doggo's throughout New Zealand. If you want your product on supermarket shelves, this episode is a must listen.TIMESTAMPS2 mins 12 secs What dogs want to eat and what the science says.4 mins 26 secs The inception of Wairarapa Farm meat in 1973 and New Zealand’s first cooked dog roll.6 mins 16 secs Cracking the grocery code to get ranged on supermarket shelves.8 mins 57 secs The product lifecycle and why most products have a lifecycle from uptake through to decline.11 mins 40 secs Conservation and taking the pests out of the bush for meat recovery while providing work in trapping and hunting.14 mins 44 secs Getting the products to market through demo’s, pet shows, events and getting the product into people’s hands to give to their dogs to ‘try before they buy’.19 mins 57 secs Getting into the dog roll business. How Clint got started.24 mins 11 secs Relocating a factory. 27 mins 10 secs Getting the packaging right and incorporating the ‘natural’ and ‘New Zealand Made’ attributes. 31 mins 3 secs Growing the domestic base alongside exporting to the United States. The challenges of refrigerated travel for dog roll, the focus on dried dog treat and the opportunities of private label export work. LINKS MENTIONEDSuperior Chunky

Mat Macmillan is the creative force behind Maker Design Studio. Mat makes the most beautiful lighting pendants that are aesthetically pleasing and hand finished thanks to meticulous craftsmanship.TIMESTAMPS3 mins 10 secs Getting started in lighting design and the leap from employee to business owner.5 mins 31 secs The ultimate goal and the road leading up to it. 7 mins 20 secs When the first orders started arriving... and the realisation the plan was working! 8 mins 58 secs The origin story of making pendants and lamps. From humble beginnings sourcing ply from Bunnings to being able to outsource some of the manufacturing processes.18 mins 22 secs Bringing on Pip as the first staff member. 21 mins 18 secs Taking a safe and organic approach to growth and the benefits of made to order.25 mins 45 secs Artisan business owners - the strengths and weaknesses.. and the importance of mentors.30 mins 25 secs Getting the first products in a retail store that supports New Zealand Made artisan products… and the serendipity that listing created. 37 mins 22 secs Why new products may be a distraction from the design Matt has already refined.41 mins 40 secs What’s next for Maker Design Studio.LINKS MENTIONEDMaker Design Studio

People are being urged to buy Kiwi-made products online.The Government's announced a package to support many businesses - but not all companies or jobs are likely to be saved.Buy New Zealand Made chief executive Ryan Jennings told Kate Hawkesby that, from a health perspective, buying goods on the internet will help with social distancing."If you're buying online from a New Zealand manufacturer, you're likely to get it very quickly because you're not going to have any delays from an overseas deliverer or potential supply chain disruption

On the show this week, Ryan takes a look at New Zealand Made products designed to improve our health. We have herbal products by OKU and Herbology and nutritional shakes for kids by Complete Kids Nutrition.LINKSOKU: https://www.oku.co.nz/Complete Kids Nutrition: https://www.completekidsnutrition.com/Herbology: https://www.herbologynz.com/

In this episode, Ryan checks out a variety of New Zealand Made products for animals.We have Hoki products by Newflands, equine (and human) products by Savvy Touch and tasty premium pet food by Ultimate Feeds.LINKS FEATURED IN THIS EPISODE:Newflands: https://newflands.co.nz/Savvy Touch: https://www.savvytouch.com/Ultimate Feeds: https://www.ultrapetsupplies.co.nz/

Parisian Neckwear is celebrating 100 years of dressing New Zealanders in stylish ties and in this episode I don one myself.Ouchie Powder sends in their new product with wonder healing powers for animals (and people).......and Te Puna features their 45,000 swamp Kauri coasters and jewellery boxes made with the Kiwi logo.Last but not least, we release our New Zealand Made beer with the help of North End Brewing.

New Zealand Made receive a stunning 3D artwork that's customisable to location... Damba Chairs sends us a chair that they customise for corporates to use on the show... and I visit Kiwi Labels in Christchurch.... I also share why they time is right for businesses to re-engage with Government tenders and an insights from the GS1 Conference on what businesses should be doing with Amazon and Google to understand the benefits of standardisation .

New Zealand Made label release in a new hologram format... how Mossops Honey apply the Kiwi trademark... I light a new beeswax candle thanks to Sam at National Candles... Shane sends me a custom climbing harness from his company Aspiring Safety... and we give a short insight from British High Commissioner Laura Clarke one what Brexit might mean for New Zealand Made exporters.

Host Ava Gabrielle talks about the New Zealand tragedy and human rights in the world.

We review New Zealand Made product from businesses that are licensed to apply the Kiwi trademark.On this episode, we feature a cable tie solution for messy desks by Cable Camel. I also make a request to my favourite snack bar by OSM....AND I talk about some innovative marketing by PakWorld, one of New Zealand's largest packaging companies.Watch the episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/BdcHdHl141U