Bags
How a freezer kickstarted a 50 year career in bag-making
Nearly 50 years ago, Dan Hickman swapped a freezer for a sewing machine. These days, you won't find many people in Otorohanga that aren't proud owners of a colourful Danzbagz bag. Audio
How a freezer kickstarted a 50 year career in bag-making
Nearly 50 years ago, Dan Hickman swapped a freezer for a sewing machine. These days, you won't find many people in Otorohanga that aren't proud owners of a colourful Danzbagz bag.
AudioCottage industry making durable outdoor gear
Luke Sergent had been working as an arborist when injury forced him to rethink his career. His online company, SouthernLite Packs based in Kingston, near Queenstown is flourishing. Audio
'Refreshed' in Levin, an update on the kick starter campaign
Back in 2019 Jesse spoke to the founder of a small social enterprise that creates and sells bags made from waste products in Levin. He caught up with founder David Brewerton. Audio
Lost and Found: Bag on the car roof
A terrible thing happened to Kaille Harris in Wellington this morning. She left her bespoke handbag on the roof of her car before heading out of town. Audio
No more plastic bags at Countdown
Single-use plastic bags are now officially a thing of the past at Countdown supermarkets. Kiri Hannifin from the supermarket company explains how the change is working in practical terms and if they… Audio
Bag ban
A petition to ban single-use plastic bags has been presented to Parliament today. It's garnered 65, 000 signatures. Audio
