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At Soda, we’re excited by businesses with potential to grow and businesses that will contribute to lifting and diversifying Waikato's economy. Check out some of the businesses we've worked with recently.

April 3, 2024

Sustainability Focus for Dunstan Nutrition

Sustainability Business Plan will see Dunstan Nutrition save hundreds of tonnes of plastic waste from landfill.

March 10, 2024

Q&A with Taupō Top 10 Holiday Park

Staff boost confidence and improve management skills after leadership training.

March 3, 2024

Hamilton Startup EC8 Set to Disrupt the Building Industry

Technology that pre-cuts plasterboard reduces installation time, saving time and money for builders.

January 31, 2024

Digital Stream on Track to Double Profit after RBP Training

Digital Stream owner, Russell Brown, has increased profits and improved his work-life balance.

November 22, 2023

Wheelie Bin Services Cleans Up at Business Awards

Winning three awards at the Matamata Piako District Business Awards was a business highlight for Wheelie Bin Services.

November 6, 2023

Soda set to turbo-charge next-gen STEM careers

Soda's STEM Futures Accelerator aims to help students grow their knowledge and career opportunities.

October 23, 2023

Fashion Label Harrïe & Sam Set to Evolve with RBP Training

Harrïe & Sam sell the majority of its made-to-order clothes online, so Shopify training was essential for growth.

August 30, 2023

Bounsa win RISE UP 2023

Bounsa win RISE UP 2023 - Soda's female entrepreneurship pre-accelerator programme and seed grant.

August 27, 2023

Wilderlab Make Water Monitoring Simple

Wellington startup Wilderlab is on a mission to improve New Zealand’s waterways.

August 20, 2023

Meet our RISE UP finalists: Sophie Stanley and Rachel Smith

Q&A with Bounsa co-founders and RISE UP finalists Sophie Stanley and Rachel Smith.

August 13, 2023

Meet our RISE UP finalists: Kitti Bradley

Q&A with Mother Trucking co-founder and RISE UP finalist Kitti Bradley

August 6, 2023

Meet our RISE UP finalists: Niamh Buchanan and Melanie Lynn

Q&A with WellNow founders and RISE UP 2023 finalists Niamh Buchanan and Melanie Lynn.

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