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Second Shot is a student-led business at Pukekohe High School.

Second Shot is an exfoliating soap bar made from locally sourced re-used coffee grounds. They offer 9 different fragrances that you can choose from.


High-quality coffee beans are used daily to make coffee and once brewed; the remaining grounds are typically thrown away as waste. Their business collects these grounds and gives them a ‘second shot’ by transforming them into environmentally friendly cosmetic products. The exfoliation of the coffee grounds along with a shea butter soap base creating a skin loving product benefitting both people and the planet.

Follow them on:
• Instagram: Second Shot

To purchase their product:
• DM them online through their Instagram Page
• Find them at the Pukekohe Racecourse market when advertised through social media
• In store at Your Local Coffee and Bakery branches in Pukekohe
• In store at Second Chance in Hokitika.

Embrace is a student-led business created by three Year 13s at Glendowie College.

Like millions of women around the world, we have experienced the reality of living with period pain and have personally seen how it’s affected our peers. Existing options for period pain often feel clinical, bulky, and inconvenient, leaving many girls to continue through the day feeling uncomfortable because they believe there are no better alternatives.

This inspired us to create Embrace. Our product is a discreet, adhesive heat patch designed to ease period pain. They can be worn comfortably under clothing, are designed to fit the female anatomy, and provide up to 10 hours of targeted heat therapy. The patches are sold in boxes of five, providing the right amount for the average duration of one period.

Our purpose is to help young women ease their period pain, helping them remain focused in class, participate in sport, attend work, and continue their daily lives with greater comfort and confidence.

Check out Embrace’s NZ Herald article: https://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/small-business/small-business-student-start-up-embrace-looking-to-take-on-period-pain/premium/H4N54ZVTGZDT5CNDTXMGG2WBJE/

Follow Embrace on:
• Instagram Embrace NZ
• TikTok Rolf Remin

Embrace heat patches can be bought via their website, embracenz.company.site

Challenge 4 is so close! Here’s some important information before you all go on Mock Exam Leave!

Your final challenge is due on Thursday 24th September 2026 !

Swipe to see the challenge 4 criteria and what needs to be done:

Challenge 4: Annual Review
National Excellence Awards
YES Tax

If you haven’t received full marks on Challenge 1 & 3, please resubmit.

The YES Dashboard has so many useful resources and exemplars

If you need any help, please reach out we are here to help you!

eXplore Aotearoa is a student-led Young Enterprise business from Glendowie College created to encourage people to discover and connect with Aotearoa New Zealand. Our team has developed a fun and interactive card game that combines travel, culture, challenges and New Zealand knowledge into one experience. Our goal is to make exploring Aotearoa more exciting for both tourists and locals.

eXplore Aotearoa is a 60-card game designed around discovering New Zealand. Players can test their knowledge, complete challenges and learn more about Aotearoa while having fun with friends and family. The game also includes a QR code linking to a playlist that helps players with Māori pronunciation.

Follow them on:
• Instagram: e❌plore

To purchase their product:
• Message them through their Instagram
• Go to their website: www.explorecardgames.com
• Local Markets & Events (Check Instagram for Dates & Venues)

🎉 Market Days 2026! 🎉

Over July and August, we hosted three incredible Market Days at Karanga Plaza in partnership with AudoAKL!
More than 190 businesses took part across the events, creating opportunities for sales, networking, collaboration, and plenty of fun along the way.

A huge thank you to Auckland Urban Development Office for hosting us and helping make these events such a success.

Did you attend a YES Market? Tag your business in the comments below 😊

TOTA is a student-run business from Marist College dedicated to creating practical products that support sensory regulation, focus, and wellbeing. Our product is the TOTA Sensory Laptop Sleeve, designed to provide tactile sensory input while protecting laptops and devices. We believe everyday items can be transformed into tools that promote comfort, self-regulation, and inclusion for students, professionals, and individuals with sensory needs.


Our TOTA Sensory Laptop Sleeves combine device protection with sensory support. Featuring a durable laptop sleeve integrated with sensory elements allowing users to engage in tactile stimulation while working or studying. Designed for high school and university students, neurodivergent individuals, and anyone who benefits from sensory input. Our sleeve provides a discreet and practical way to support focus, reduce stress, and encourage self-regulation throughout the day.

Follow them on:
• Instagram: Tota
• Tik Tok: Tota

Follow them for behind-the-scenes content, product evolution and market information.

To purchase their products:
• Message them on their social media pages

42 Degrees is a student run business from Kingsway School. Our product is a fragrance balm that acts as a perfume or cologne in the form of a natural balm you apply to your skin.

Rather than using toxic chemicals or solvents, we use eco-friendly, vegan ingredients like wax and petroleum jelly combined with natural scents to give the customer a healthier and more effective way to improve their scent.

We pride ourselves on our luxury brand image and hold ourselves to a high degree of accountability and quality when it comes to the production and sale of our product.

Follow them on:
• Instagram: 42°
• TikTok: @42.degrees2

To purchase their products:
• Online: 42-degrees.comapny.site
• Markets such as: Smales Farm, Orewa, Silverdale & Takapuna
• Message them on Instagram

Welcome Back to Term 3!! We hope you had a lovely holiday and are ready to get stuck into some awesome marketing and sales!

Challenge 3 Promotion & Sales is due Thursday 20th August 2026 at 4pm

All you need to do is talk about what promotional methods and sales channels you’ve been using for your business. Make sure you include photos and screenshots of these methods.

Use this post and the marking criteria as a guide to help you through challenge 3

Remember to submit your PDF or video on the dashboard before 4pm!!

We are looking forward to seeing what you have been up to!

Good Luck !