Duct Tape and Flip Flops

Duct Tape and Flip Flops

Host: Josh and Josh
Categories: Children and Youth
Languages: English

Plains FM 96.9
Produced 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.

All Episodes

Duct Tape and Flip Flops - Mackwell and Co - 'Low Tech' Innovation

Published: 06/12/2024 4:30 p.m.

Josh and Josh had the opportunity to tour the Mackwell and Co factory, and talk to Jack Donaldson, about the concept of Energy Sovereignty, the concept of a mechanical tractor, and the incredible power of biofuel. You can check them out at and https://mackwell.co.nz/, or flick them an email at info@mackwell.co.nz


Duct Tape and Flip Flops - Basis - Digital Switchboards

Published: 22/11/2024 4:30 p.m.

Josh and Josh talk about Basis, a company looking to revolutionise the switchboard.


Duct Tape and Flip Flops - Envirohub - Uniting Environmental Organisations

Published: 08/11/2024 4:30 p.m.

Ben Alder comes in to share what the Christchurch Envirohub do, and how they are uniting people across the city who protect and care for our wonderful environment.


Duct Tape and Flip Flops - Cattle Credit - Satellite Methane Data

Published: 25/10/2024 4:30 p.m.

We interview Cairo Akehurst from Cattle Credit, and we break down how it is possible for a satellite in space to measure methane emissions from cows, with pinpoint accuracy down to the farm.


Duct Tape and Flip Flops - Duct Tape visits the Christchurch Innovation Expo

Published: 11/10/2024 4:30 p.m.

Josh and Josh take you on a tour of the Smart Christchurch Innovation Expo, where we visit and korero with a number local and national exhibiting startups, and business concepts.