Duct Tape and Flip Flops
By Josh and Josh
Kiwi innovation, ingenuity, and originality comes to the fore in each episode of Duct Tape and Flip Flops. We search out local innovative projects and interview some of the geniuses behind them. We also dive into some of the history of past kiwi innovation.
Latest episode
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Duct Tape and Flip Flops - Planit - A new way to plan your New Zealand holidays
We talk about Planit, an app that gives local expertise for planning your southland holiday. At the end, Josh loses his mind. -
Duct Tape and Flip Flops - Carbonscape - Graphite Made From Trees?
We talk about Carbonscape, a company looking to create graphite, an essential material in Lithium Ion batteries, from wood chips. -
Duct Tape and Flip Flops - EcoSort: A Tour Through Christchurch's Innovative Recycling Systems
Josh C visits the Wigram EcoSort to chat to the crew and learn all about how they're saving the good things we throw away from rotting in a pile. -
Duct Tape and Flip Flops - Upstream: Fundraising Has Never Been So Smart!
Josh and Josh are joined by Mitch Shaw from Upstream to figure out how they're innovating fundraising for local youth charities. Here's a hint: all you have to do to help is shop from cool businesses! Tune in to learn more! -
Duct Tape and Flip Flops -Lincoln Agritech - Science and Innovation in Agriculture
We talk to Jaco Fourie, who answers some of our questions of how Machine Learning can be implemented in modern day agriculture. He also shares innovative projects Lincoln Agritech has been working on, to improve farming practises. -
Duct Tape and Flip Flops - AI Governance - Reigning In AI
We talk about AI Forum, and their passion for AI Governamance, making this new technology as safe and as powerful as it can be -
Duct Tape and Flip Flops - Black Star Games - Dredging Up The Hidden Gems Of NZ Game Development
We talk about Black Star Games, a New Zealand game development company, whose debut title, 'Dredge' has gained global attention, and attracted 'overwhelmingly positive' reviews on Steam. -
Duct Tape and Flip Flops - Hamilton Jet: Surfing the Rivers of the South
We jump back in time to talk about one of the quintessential Kiwi innovators: Sir Bill Hamilton, inventor of the waterjet engine and founder of Hamilton Jet. -
Duct Tape and Flip Flops - Phil Mauger: Talking About The Innovation Capital Of New Zealand
We interview the mayor of Christchurch, Phil Mauger about how Christchurch is growing to become the innovation capital of New Zealand. -
Duct Tape and Flip Flops - Bspkl - Green Hydrogen Production
We talk to Christina from Bspkl - A startup from GNS Science - about their new method of producing green hydrogen
