Kia ora

The Spinoff

  • The Spinoff
  • Politics
  • Pop Culture
  • Ātea
  • Podcasts

Sections

  • Video
  • Kai
  • Internet
  • Partners
  • Science
  • Society
  • Books
  • Sports
  • Media
  • Business
Search for an author...

SEARCH


AUTHOR SEARCH

Search for an author...

Sections

  • Video
  • Society
  • Kai
  • Books
  • Internet
  • Sports
  • Partners
  • Media
  • Science
  • Business

About

  • Contact
  • Advertise
  • About us
  • Jobs
  • Use of Generative AI 

Members

Subscribe

  • Newsletters

Events

  • All Events
  • Auckland
  • Wellington
  • Christchurch
  • Dunedin

social enterprise world forum

Eat My Lunch which provides lunches to children in need is an example of the new breed of social enterprise.

Ghost enterprises: How the government penalises companies who do good

Social enterprises don’t get tax advantages and can’t get the same kind of funding as businesses. This needs to change, says the co-author of a new report.
avatar
By Steven Moe | 18th April, 2019
Guest writer
Nigel Cottle’s Crave cafe in Morningside is an example of the new crop of startups that do good as well as making money.

The social enterprise sector comes of age

From businesses doing good to charities running businesses and everything in between, social enterprise as an industry is growing up and holding its first national conference.
avatar
By Steven Moe | 18th October, 2018
Guest writer
Five key questions for Kiwi social enterprises

Five key questions for Kiwi social enterprises

Social enterprises are everywhere right now. But what are they? And how do we make sure they are not just businesses exploiting a trendy term?
avatar
By Steven Moe | 5th November, 2017
Guest writer
LAWYER STEVEN MOE.

Why Social Enterprises need ‘new clothes’

Social enterprises often operate as limited liability companies, but new legal structures to govern them have been introduced in a number of countries. Lawyer Steven Moe argues we need new options in New Zealand.
avatar
By Steven Moe | 12th October, 2017
Guest writer
After SEWF: Where to next for social enterprise in NZ?

After SEWF: Where to next for social enterprise in NZ?

The Social Enterprise World Forum (SEWF) was hosted in Christchurch in the last week of September. Ākina Foundation chief executive Alex Hannant, looks back at the event and into the future of the social enterprise sector. 
avatar
By Alex Hannant | 9th October, 2017
Guest writer
Eat My Lunch which provides lunches to children in need is an example of the new breed of social enterprise.

Eat My Lunch: the business of doing good

Eat My Lunch (EML) has changed the way New Zealanders think about where they buy their lunch and the power of their purchase. Rebecca Stevenson talks to founder Lisa King about the EML model, making a profit, and the company’s growth.  
avatar
By Rebecca Stevenson | 2nd October, 2017
BusinessDesk
THE SPINOFF SOCIAL ENTERPRISE PANEL

Social enterprise: the future of capitalism?

avatar
By Simon Day | 29th September, 2017
Contributing Writer
THE SPINOFF SOCIAL ENTERPRISE PANEL / MICHELLE SHARP, KILMARNOCK ENTERPRISE

What is the future of social enterprise? (WATCH)

In the fourth episode of our week-long series exploring the possibilities, challenges, and potential of social enterprise in New Zealand, our panel looks at what to expect in the next 10 years.
avatar
By The Spinoff | 28th September, 2017
Staff writers
THE SPINOFF SOCIAL ENTERPRISE PANEL / LISA KING, EAT MY LUNCH

Can a social enterprise remain true to its values? (WATCH)

In the third episode of our week-long series exploring the possibilities, challenges, and potential of social enterprise in New Zealand, our panel looks at the political risks social enterprises face.
avatar
By The Spinoff | 27th September, 2017
Staff writers
THE SPINOFF SOCIAL ENTERPRISE PANEL

Is consumerism the new politics? (WATCH)

In the second episode of our week-long series exploring the possibilities, challenges, and potential of social enterprise in New Zealand, our panel asks: is consumerism the new politics?
avatar
By The Spinoff | 26th September, 2017
Staff writers
Photo by Rebecca Zephyr Thomas

Can we consume our way to a better society?

Today we launch a week-long series of videos and articles which explore the possibilities, challenges and potential of social enterprise in New Zealand. The first episode asks: is a charity also a social enterprise?
avatar
By The Spinoff | 25th September, 2017
Staff writers

Sections

  • Video
  • Kai
  • Internet
  • Partners
  • Science
  • Society
  • Books
  • Sports
  • Media
  • Business

About

  • Contact
  • About us
  • Use of Generative AI 
  • Advertise
  • Jobs

Members

  • Donate
  • Members terms

Subscribe

  • Newsletters

Events

  • All Events
  • Wellington
  • Dunedin
  • Auckland
  • Christchurch

FOLLOW US

DOWNLOAD THE APP

Privacy PolicyThe Spinoff Members Terms and ConditionsThe Spinoff Advertising Terms and Conditions

The Spinoff is subject to NZ Media Council procedures. A complaint must be first directed in writing, within one month of publication, to info@thespinoff.co.nz. If not satisfied with the response, the complaint may be referred to the online complaint form at www.presscouncil.org.nz along with a link to the relevant story and all correspondence with the publication.

© The Spinoff 2025
×
▼

Loading...