1 Village - 86 families - 500 people Strategic partnership since 2011, supported every single month with a profit commitment.
Signatory to KNZB and a Corporate Helping Hands Member since 2018. To date donated over 4,500 RPET (made from recycled plastic) Bags.
So far, we have planted enough trees to help to remove over 50 tonnes of carbon dioxide from our atmosphere for over 50 years. Whoo-hoo!!
Part of KiwiHarvest’s Volunteer Army helping sort and pack donated food and donated over 800 Chiller Bags for KiwiHarvest’s foodbank & food rescue partners
We win awards!
Colours are the smiles of nature
Situation:
Dulux wanted to showcase their new colours of New Zealand in a unique way that would be practical and engage both their painters & reps alike.
Solution:
Zinc brainstormed a bunch of practical ideas that would be useful to a wide target market. We then customised the colours to match the in-season trends. This was accomplished over multiple materials and created a matching collectable set.
Results:
Coffee Cups were a massive hit and ran out fast!
Colours unique to NZ, inspired by nature like Danseys Pass
All I want for xmas
Is KFC on my tree
Situation:
KFC wanted something bespoke for their Christmas influencer packs that would go viral!
Solution:
We came up with the idea of hand sculptured & painted Christmas ornaments made from clay in the shape of KFC’s most popular menu items. Presented in a custom gift box and finished with a KFC bow.
Results:
WE WENT VIRAL!
International social media presence
Up the port! Forever AFC
Situation:
ANZ wanted to rally the fans as a major sponsor in the inaugural AFC season.
Solution:
Tons of bespoke football related giveaways including a collectable key ring/bag charm showcasing new 2025 kit.
Results:
Record breaking crowd attendance.
Just tap it in Give it a little tappy
Situation:
Amex host multiple golf days a year and were looking for a large presence on the golf course including activations on each hole as well as premium gifts and spot prizes.
Solution:
We kitted out the course with a large inflatable arch, gigantic 4 metre inflatable Amex logo, premium umbrellas, café barriers, gin cart, tee markers, flags, bean bags, light cubes & marquees. Activations on each hole included longest drive, closest to the pin & beat the pro blindfolded ! Giveaways included Bespoke Titleist bags, golf balls, apparel, and caps that can be signed by the pros. Plus, each player received a goodie bag (everyone's a winner!)
Results:
Phenomenal turnout, with wide reaching social media presence.
How we do it ..and do it good!
The Future of Merchandise
With shrinking resources, increased costs & environmental pollution – CSR is a key issue. Zinc are continuously working globally with our Supply Partners, Clients and other industry bodies… to help determine and drive the future direction of merchandise.
Simply consider:
HOW IS MERCHANDISE DEVELOPED & USED?
A number of initiative's include:
• CSR focus with parameters around:
• Sustainable - production
• Usefulness / purpose / utility
• Waste reduction
• Reusable
• Recycle / upcycle
• Carbon footprint reduction
• Building credibility around merchandise entering market – respect, progressive
• Review and share global trends and insights
• Create a Circular Economy – investigate how you could partake
• Set merchandise guidelines, standards and a formal toolkit
What is Sustainable Merchandise?
Additional research combined with Zinc's existing knowledge of sustainability has uncovered a diverse range of trends that address different elements of sustainability.
In our client presentations we elaborate on these trends and why certain materials are considered sustainable; and include these options across merchandise & packaging.
