Reflecting a return to socially-minded business practice being seen increasingly around the globe, there's a tight-knit but growing group of independent, owner-operated hospitality outfits in Auckland, New Zealand. Those that pay staff a living wage, think about their footprint and work hard to ensure customers feel not only welcome, but like they're part of a community. Eighthirty Coffee Roasters is such an enterprise. I spoke to part-owner Christy Tennent about the company's operations and ethos for Impolitikal. How long has eighthirty been running? Five years....
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