Little Yellow Bird: From the military to making ethically-produced clothes

In our Q&A series, The Lightbulb, we ask innovators and entrepreneurs to tell us about how they turned their ideas into reality. This week we talk to Little Yellow Bird founder Samantha Jones whose social enterprise makes sustainably and ethically-made uniforms and basics.  First of all, give us your elevator pitch for Little Yellow Bird. We’re … Read more

Helen Robinson is making menstruation more socially responsible

Business is Boring is a weekly podcast series presented by The Spinoff in association with Callaghan Innovation. Host Simon Pound speaks with innovators and commentators focused on the future of New Zealand, with the interview available as both audio and a transcribed excerpt. This week he talks to Helen Robinson, winner of the supreme award … Read more

Five great sustainable, ethical clothing labels – all made in NZ

Buying New Zealand made matters to you? All about ethical gear and sustainable materials? Read on. If the outrage over World’s practice of selling clothes manufactured in Bangladesh and China has taught us anything, it’s that if you make a claim about your clothes you should to be able to back it up. World founder … Read more