Business & Tech
Planning for Growth - Resilient
A CBD apartment feels terrifying in an earthquake. But a house in the suburbs could be cut off by a landslide and isolated from vital services.…
Planning for Growth - Greener
Wellington needs to become carbon neutral to protect our future. In this video, we explore the options for becoming a greener city. This is our once…
Using technology to fight cold damp houses
1600 New Zealanders die every year from conditions caused by cold, damp homes. Hīria Te Rangi shares her story of loss, and explains how Whare Hauora…
How do we make Wellington a city that looks after everyone?
In this speaker series, hosted by the Wellington City Council, we hear about making sure young people have a future, AI and transport, and building the…
How do we use technology to make Wellington a Smart Capital?
In the next 30 years, Wellington is expected to grow by 50,000 to 80,000 people. In this speaker series, hosted by the Wellington City Council, tech…
MOMO
The computer, that good old 21st-century babysitter may not be so convenient any longer. A malicious avatar named Momo has been haunting kids and taunting parents…
How hard is it to counterfeit New Zealand currency?
Americans can joke about our 'monopoly money' all they want, but Aotearoa's bank notes are some of the hardest to fake in the world. Trust us,…
Phone Insurance
It was all good when you had your Motorola Razr or your old Corolla, but not having phone or car insurance these days seems a little...…
Issy started a start-up
After coming out of the hospital with just $500 and a fair bit of tenacity, Issy started Auckland Labour Hire. So what's the secret?
Southland Museum gets technical
When Southland Museum closed there was a public outcry, but these young innovators sought to keep their region's stories on the map. How? With an app!…
Saving the world one toothbrush at a time
Sophie began WYMO (Wash Your Mouth Out) to help combat some of the immense plastic waste we leave around, especially at temporary events like festivals.
Start-ups with Shay
If you're thinking about starting up your own business, Shay lets us in on what to expect, with a few tips and tricks on how to…
Undies for your period
There's a new way to go about your day when you're on your period. These 'period undies' from I am Eva are combatting the 'ick' factor…
A spooky sale in Auckland
Giving up brunch is a scary thought, but it might just be worth it to buy up this house of horror... That's right, Spookers Haunted Attraction…
Inventing ice cream flavours for a living
Liv dreams up delectable ice cream... and gets paid for it! The self-confessed peanut butter lover is behind one of Aotearoa's most delicious ice creams
Net Neutrality - What is it?
With net neutrality at risk in certain countries around the world, what are the chances of Aotearoa's coming under fire? Also...what is it?
Are diamonds really your best friend?
Spending two months salary on an engagement ring - myth, marketing or a must-do? We talked to Petra Bettjeman Jewellery about who your new sparkly best…
A network of reusable coffee cups
It's great to have a reusable coffee cup, but remembering it is another story. No worries, Again Again are creating a cup network that makes…
Op Shopping
Op shopping: materialism for the eco-friendly or budget-conscious millennial. We gave our seasoned thrifters $50 and 30 minutes in Paper Bag Princess Auckland to get their…
Should you replace or repair?
Fast fashion has rendered many of us strangers to the humble art of sewing. Enter Jessica Hunter, who's stepping off Project Runway for a hot minute…
A cashless society
When was the last time you paid in cash? In Singapore, coins and paper might soon be a relic of the past as it embarks on…
The Lost Gypsy
Nestled near the bottom of the South Island, Blair's workshop/home/gallery has some of the coolest and most curious contraptions we've ever seen.
New Zealand's tool library
So you want to build a house but you don't even own a hammer? No worries! Pop along to the tool library where you can loan…
Workplace Bullying in Aotearoa
Bullying doesn't just happen in the schoolyard, it seems workplace bullying can also be an everyday occurrence. These personal stories have opened our eyes and it's…
The power of indigenous connection
Rotorua recently hosted the World Indigenous Business Forum. It's a hui bringing together young indigenous leaders from around the world to share their experiences and empower…
Are you googling yourself sick?
How many times have you Googled your symptoms and ended up in full panic mode because the internet has diagnosed you with something rare and incurable?…
Can the internet be a therapist?
The internet can be a nasty place, playing a part in many mental health issues but can it also help to heal us? We take a…
Censorship in the age of the internet
How much is too much? We invited two generations to watch a bunch of content that floats around the internet to see where they draw the…
Lucy goes 24 hours without the internet
2.8 million Kiwis spend more than 7 hours on the internet each day. Lucy is one of those people. Can she survive 24 hours without the…