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Stuff.co.nz – Porirua businesswoman’s IT idea powers on
Helen Joronen’s “lightbulb moment” four years ago is starting to reap rewards, but she’s not the only winner.
The Papakowhai mum-of-two’s business, Greenkeeper Systems, is dedicated to reducing power consumption and many city and regional councils, DHBs, banks, businesses and individuals are being wowed by her idea. read more »
The right mix for a green future
The sight of old school buses belching out black smoke may soon become a thing of the past thanks to Alternative Petroleum Technology, an American company who has partnered up with New Zealand based company, Blended Fuel Solutions and recently taken up residence at the Clean Technology Centre in Otaki. read more »
How Much Could You Save?
For Helen Joronen, her ‘lightbulb’ moment which led to the development of her business Greenkeeper Systems, came after the birth of her daughter in 2007 “I’m actually from a family of ‘Greenies’ and I’ve been getting the climate change message for the last 30 years, but until I held my princess in my arms the whole issue didn’t have real meaning to me, I had a need to do something to protect her future”. read more »
Reducing mammoth global carbon footprint tops Bright Ideas
The Wellington business community recogned its brightest entrepreneurs at the 2011 Bright Ideas Challenge Gala Event. The Bright Ideas Challenge, an initiative of Grow Wellington, encourages idea generation and facilitates connections and support between entrepreneurs and Wellington’s innovation community. Only in its second year, the Bright Ideas Challenge attracted an outstanding 925 submissions from entrepreneurs around the Wellington Region in 2011. read more »
Grow Wellington supports the future of clean technology
A critical step in building a sustainable industry is the support of start-up businesses. The Otaki Clean Technology Centre was established in 2010 and is a joint initiative between Grow Wellington and the Kapiti Coast District Council. It has also had significant support from New Zealand Trade and Enterprise. read more »