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Get to Know Tahi Eatery
Get to Know Tahi Eatery
Whether you’re in need of a spot for date night, dinner with friends or just a coffee and pastry while doing some work - Jon, the owner of Tahi Eatery has considered every minor detail which shows in the unique layout of his space.  We visited Tahi Eatery for lunch last week and can confirm that it’s a must-visit, providing both relaxed vibes and an exciting eating experience. We sat down with...
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Single-Use Plastic Items to be Banned in England.
Single-Use Plastic Items to be Banned in England.
Following Wales and Scotland's footsteps, the government has confirmed that as of October 2023, certain single-use plastic items will be banned in England - hooray! In an effort to tackle England’s growing plastic problem, the ban will cover items such as plastic cutlery, plates and trays - meaning retailers, takeaways, food vendors and the hospitality industry will no longer be allowed to use...
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On change and a decade in hindsight.
On change and a decade in hindsight.
We've created a series of four interviews with decent packaging founder, Tony Small. Our fourth interview focuses on change and a decade in hindsight. As a business we have learnt so much about the ever evolving packaging industry. We chat with Tony about challenges and proudest moments from starting decent packaging and what the future looks like for sustainable packaging…
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Insider Interview: Going Global
Insider Interview: Going Global
We've created a series of four interviews with decent packaging founder, Tony Small. Our third interview focuses on Going Global.Tony shares his views on how a kiwi business he founded went international. This has been a huge achievement for decent packaging. We can't wait to continue to grow into other countries...
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Ordering during the silly season...
Ordering during the silly season...
Our warehouses will be closed on the 26th & 27th of December and the 2nd & 3rd of January. This is a busy period for couriers. We'd recommend ordering before the 15th of December to ensure a pre Christmas delivery.
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Get to know - Kelmarna Gardens
Get to know - Kelmarna Gardens
Situated on 1.7 hectares (4.5 acres) of council-owned land, as part of Hukanui Reserve, Kelmarna is a busy, small farm, largely tucked away behind rows of houses on Hukanui Crescent and Kelmarna Avenue. Kelmarna is Certified Organic through OrganicFarmNZ, and we use regenerative organic methods to build the health of our soil, water, and biodiversity, while sequestering carbon into our soils a...
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Waste: Does it work? And is it easy being green?
Waste: Does it work? And is it easy being green?
We've created a series of four interviews with decent packaging founder, Tony Small. Our second interview focuses on Waste: Does it work? And is it easy being green?Tony shares our companies views on keeping it green with compostable packaging, how other companies and the public help and more...
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Innocent - decent
Innocent - decent
Our first interview focuses on our recent rebrand, so we talk to our Founder, Tony Small, about how this came about, and why we moved to decent packaging.
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Get to know - Black Shag Boutique Cafe
Get to know - Black Shag Boutique Cafe
From the top of the North Island to the bottom of the South Island, Aotearoa is full of incredible hospitality joints. For our latest interview, we were lucky to highlight one of our customers based in Invercargill. Welcome to the Black Shag. Created by two ex-pat Aucklanders, their cafe is full of beautifully plated food, friendly people and exceptional coffee. The talented duo have their own...
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Update: what's changing and when
Update: what's changing and when
Hi there,   I wanted to reach out with a final reminder that we will become decent packaging from November 1st. Rest assured we're still the same team, same products, and same NZ-owned and operated business. Any changes will be minimal, but if applicable your account manager will be in touch with any custom design changes that may need updating.   In the meantime, save the date for our 10-yea...
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Government introduces single-use plastic ban to combat New Zealand waste crisis.
Government introduces single-use plastic ban to combat New Zealand waste crisis.
As of October 1st, retailers can no longer sell, provide or manufacture certain targeted packaging items* in New Zealand. The list includes single-use plastic drink stirrers, certain PVC food trays and containers, and polystyrene takeaway food and beverage packaging. 
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Get to know - GULA
Get to know - GULA
Located in beautiful Ōtautahi, NZ is a new Bornean/Malaysian-inspired snack van, Gula. We chat with Sarah about her Malaysian-inspired menu, advice for other self-employed business owners and more… Hey Sarah, thanks for chatting with me. Firstly, can you please tell our readers how Gula started? Starting my own food business has always been something I’ve known I wanted to do eventually sinc...
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