Why Sustainability Matters — and How We Can All Play a Part 🌱
We have some exciting news to share — our friends and retail partner Mitre 10 New Zealand have just won the Sustainability Leadership Award at the 2025 Retail NZ Awards! 👏
This recognition isn’t just a trophy on the shelf. It’s proof that when businesses commit to real action, amazing things can happen — for our communities, for Aotearoa, and for the planet we all call home.
What Does Sustainability Really Mean?
For many of us, “sustainability” can feel like a big word — sometimes even overwhelming. But at its heart, it’s really simple:
·Protecting what we love. The rivers, forests, and coastlines that make New Zealand so special.
·Making better choices today. Choosing products and practices that are kinder to the environment.
·Thinking about tomorrow. Making sure our children and grandchildren inherit a healthy planet.
Mitre 10’s journey shows how this looks in action. Their Sustainability Dashboard is helping stores across the country measure and reduce their impact. From energy use to waste reduction, they’re proving that small changes in many places add up to big results.
Why It Matters to All of Us
When a big brand like Mitre 10 leads the way, it creates a ripple effect:
✨ For shoppers — you know your everyday choices are backed by real action.
✨ For local communities — cleaner, healthier environments benefit everyone.
✨ For the future — every step forward helps protect the natural beauty of Aotearoa.
And that’s why we at Tiaki Life are so proud to be part of this story. Our biodegradable rice-hull planters are designed with the same vision in mind: reducing waste, supporting healthy plant growth, and replacing plastic with natural alternatives.
Every Choice Counts
You don’t have to run a nationwide hardware store to make a difference. Sustainability is something we can all be part of:
·Planting in compostable pots instead of plastic.
·Recycling and composting at home.
·Supporting businesses that put the planet first.
It all adds up — and together, it creates real change.
Looking Ahead
We love seeing more people join this movement, whether it’s a big retailer winning awards, or someone choosing a Tiaki Life planter for their lemon tree at home. Both matter. Both are part of the same story.
So here’s to Mitre 10, to our communities, and to all of you who believe in a greener tomorrow. Together, we really can make a difference. 💚