Iconic New Zealand

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What or who are really behind your favourite Kiwi brands? How they started as small Kiwi dreams, grew into national treasures, and in many cases ended up under global ownership. ✅Perfect for Kiwis at home or abroad who want to feel connected to Aotearoa’s past and present. (Like myself) ⚠️Disclaimer This channel is for entertainment and educational purposes only. All information is based on publicly available sources and personal research. We are not affiliated with any of the brands or companies discussed. Views expressed are our own and do not constitute financial, legal, or business advice. 📌Welcome to my channel. Yes, I'm born in New Zealand, now living in Australia..... its complicated Collaborations: [email protected] #NZBrandsUncovered #KiwiHistory #WhoOwnsNZ #NostalgiaNZ #Aotearoa

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Weet-Bix Owned by Church? NZ Breakfast Icon & a Tax-Free Story

Weet-Bix Owned by Church? NZ Breakfast Icon & a Tax-Free Story Iconic New Zealand

893 views - 2 days ago

10 NEW ZEALAND brands NOT owned by overseas Companys.

10 NEW ZEALAND brands NOT owned by overseas Companys. Iconic New Zealand

21.6K views - 3 weeks ago

How did PAMS begin and WHY? Cheaper products mean worse quality right?

How did PAMS begin and WHY? Cheaper products mean worse quality right? Iconic New Zealand

13.4K views - 1 month ago

Why New Zealand stopped eating these iconic pies and cake slices

Why New Zealand stopped eating these iconic pies and cake slices Iconic New Zealand

49.3K views - 1 month ago

Hastings Once Had MASSIVE Factories | Where Are They Now?

Hastings Once Had MASSIVE Factories | Where Are They Now? Iconic New Zealand

10.5K views - 1 month ago

What Happened to Vogel’s Bread? Kiwi Icon Changes to foreign ownership.

What Happened to Vogel’s Bread? Kiwi Icon Changes to foreign ownership. Iconic New Zealand

25.5K views - 1 month ago

Fisher & Paykel DishDrawer & Factory Closures: From NZ Icon to Chinese Ownership

Fisher & Paykel DishDrawer & Factory Closures: From NZ Icon to Chinese Ownership Iconic New Zealand

56.8K views - 1 month ago

Deka NZ History: What Happened to Deka Stores? Full Story 2001 Closure in 5 minutes

Deka NZ History: What Happened to Deka Stores? Full Story 2001 Closure in 5 minutes Iconic New Zealand

5.5K views - 1 month ago

What Happened to L&P? The New Zealand drink that changed and icon forever.

What Happened to L&P? The New Zealand drink that changed and icon forever. Iconic New Zealand

4.1K views - 1 month ago

What's happened to New Zealand Fish & Chips?

What's happened to New Zealand Fish & Chips? Iconic New Zealand

15.1K views - 1 month ago

Does New Zealand still own Mainland Cheese? The Full story in under 5 minutes

Does New Zealand still own Mainland Cheese? The Full story in under 5 minutes Iconic New Zealand

3.3K views - 1 month ago

The Kiwi Biscuit Icon's Story in under 5 minutes. Griffins no longer New Zealand owned?

The Kiwi Biscuit Icon's Story in under 5 minutes. Griffins no longer New Zealand owned? Iconic New Zealand

2.8K views - 1 month ago

Whittaker's NZ: From 1896 Cart to 2026 Icon – Still Family-Owned

Whittaker's NZ: From 1896 Cart to 2026 Icon – Still Family-Owned Iconic New Zealand

34.4K views - 1 month ago

The Brand that Solved a Nations Problem. Why every kiwi kitchen has Edmonds. Iconic New Zealand

2.5K views - 1 month ago

Lion Beer NZ: From 1923 Merger to Kirin Takeover – What Changed?

Lion Beer NZ: From 1923 Merger to Kirin Takeover – What Changed? Iconic New Zealand

13.2K views - 1 month ago

Cookie Time New Zealand: The BEST Chocolate Chip Cookie of all time.

Cookie Time New Zealand: The BEST Chocolate Chip Cookie of all time. Iconic New Zealand

13.9K views - 1 month ago

When Mondelez Killed Your Childhood | The Snifters Story

When Mondelez Killed Your Childhood | The Snifters Story Iconic New Zealand

999 views - 1 month ago

What Happened to Bluebird? From Speedway Snacks to PepsiCo Giant

What Happened to Bluebird? From Speedway Snacks to PepsiCo Giant Iconic New Zealand

2.7K views - 1 month ago

The Rise & Fall of Georgie Pie – NZ's Own Pie Empire

The Rise & Fall of Georgie Pie – NZ's Own Pie Empire Iconic New Zealand

21.9K views - 1 month ago

What Really Happened to Tip Top? The Quiet Change Behind NZ’s Iconic Ice Cream

What Really Happened to Tip Top? The Quiet Change Behind NZ’s Iconic Ice Cream Iconic New Zealand

37.1K views - 1 month ago

What Happened to Wattie’s? The Quiet Shift Behind a Kiwi Icon

What Happened to Wattie’s? The Quiet Shift Behind a Kiwi Icon Iconic New Zealand

30.8K views - 1 month ago

AFFCO: From Community Heartbeat to Corporate Takeover

AFFCO: From Community Heartbeat to Corporate Takeover Iconic New Zealand

4.9K views - 1 month ago

Why Life in New Zealand Feels Harder Than It Used To

Why Life in New Zealand Feels Harder Than It Used To Iconic New Zealand

1.6K views - 3 months ago

Is New Zealand TOO EXPENSIVE to Live In 2026 REALITY CHECK.

Is New Zealand TOO EXPENSIVE to Live In 2026 REALITY CHECK. Iconic New Zealand

887 views - 3 months ago

Why Christchurch City Council is losing money - Where's it going?

Why Christchurch City Council is losing money - Where's it going? Iconic New Zealand

468 views - 3 months ago

Why New Zealand lost the Free Trade Agreement deal - Our biggest industry lost

Why New Zealand lost the Free Trade Agreement deal - Our biggest industry lost Iconic New Zealand

491 views - 3 months ago

Why is New Zealand so expensive? The Cost of Living crisis that is gripping Aotearoa.

Why is New Zealand so expensive? The Cost of Living crisis that is gripping Aotearoa. Iconic New Zealand

1.8K views - 4 months ago

Why Homeowners Are Losing Their Homes? Councils outta control

Why Homeowners Are Losing Their Homes? Councils outta control Iconic New Zealand

752 views - 4 months ago

Why truck drivers lost their licenses in NZ - All drivers from one country

Why truck drivers lost their licenses in NZ - All drivers from one country Iconic New Zealand

605 views - 4 months ago

Why you WON'T retire with 1.4 Million - The kiwi saver reality

Why you WON'T retire with 1.4 Million - The kiwi saver reality Iconic New Zealand

361 views - 4 months ago

Why NZ Councils are a joke - Over 1.5 Billion Dollars wasted.

Why NZ Councils are a joke - Over 1.5 Billion Dollars wasted. Iconic New Zealand

401 views - 5 months ago

Why NZers are living in their vehicles - Unaffordable NZ

Why NZers are living in their vehicles - Unaffordable NZ Iconic New Zealand

701 views - 5 months ago

Why New Zealanders can't get a job - The employment crisis isn't just a number.

Why New Zealanders can't get a job - The employment crisis isn't just a number. Iconic New Zealand

19.6K views - 5 months ago

Why NZ streets are unsafe - Dog or Owner problem? The reality is a NZ problem

Why NZ streets are unsafe - Dog or Owner problem? The reality is a NZ problem Iconic New Zealand

272 views - 5 months ago

Why are these 10 NZ laws dumb? Because they can kill our national icon

Why are these 10 NZ laws dumb? Because they can kill our national icon Iconic New Zealand

655 views - 6 months ago

Why Are New Zealand Councils outta control or are kiwis just imagining things?

Why Are New Zealand Councils outta control or are kiwis just imagining things? Iconic New Zealand

19.8K views - 6 months ago

Why is NZ trading land to keep the lights on? What this means for every day kiwis

Why is NZ trading land to keep the lights on? What this means for every day kiwis Iconic New Zealand

841 views - 7 months ago

Why is everyone leaving New Zealand?

Why is everyone leaving New Zealand? Iconic New Zealand

4.6K views - 7 months ago

Why Are New Zealand properties losing value? - And why are people leaving?

Why Are New Zealand properties losing value? - And why are people leaving? Iconic New Zealand

8.5K views - 7 months ago

Why are you waiting for hours in any hospital in the UK? - Does anyone care?

Why are you waiting for hours in any hospital in the UK? - Does anyone care? Iconic New Zealand

659 views - 8 months ago

Why is NZ is in danger from a Tsunami? - is it only a matter of time?

Why is NZ is in danger from a Tsunami? - is it only a matter of time? Iconic New Zealand

346 views - 8 months ago

Why does New Zealand look amazing? - What do they see that we don't?

Why does New Zealand look amazing? - What do they see that we don't? Iconic New Zealand

554 views - 8 months ago

Why the UK government have no idea about the power grid? - And you suffer

Why the UK government have no idea about the power grid? - And you suffer Iconic New Zealand

112 views - 9 months ago

Why is the UK and NZ so expensive? - They're both as bad as each other, or are they?

Why is the UK and NZ so expensive? - They're both as bad as each other, or are they? Iconic New Zealand

2.5K views - 9 months ago

Why Homeowners Are Losing Their Homes to Council Spending - New Zealand Council Rate Crisis is real

Why Homeowners Are Losing Their Homes to Council Spending - New Zealand Council Rate Crisis is real Iconic New Zealand

67.2K views - 9 months ago

Why NZ Home Ownership Is Out of Reach for Kiwis - NZ Housing Crisis

Why NZ Home Ownership Is Out of Reach for Kiwis - NZ Housing Crisis Iconic New Zealand

35.6K views - 10 months ago

Is your super safe? More taxes crippling the working class.

Is your super safe? More taxes crippling the working class. Iconic New Zealand

548 views - 10 months ago

Australia's Welfare Payments - Can They Cover Living Costs? #australia #welfare #economics

Australia's Welfare Payments - Can They Cover Living Costs? #australia #welfare #economics Iconic New Zealand

372 views - 10 months ago

New Zealand's Cost of Living Crisis - Economic Pressures on Kiwi Families

New Zealand's Cost of Living Crisis - Economic Pressures on Kiwi Families Iconic New Zealand

59.9K views - 11 months ago

Global Economic Cycles - Historical Patterns of Power Shifts #economics #history #china #money

Global Economic Cycles - Historical Patterns of Power Shifts #economics #history #china #money Iconic New Zealand

374 views - 11 months ago