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Tax changes will undermine efforts towards a low carbon economy

June 2010

Further changes to the tax regime that targets commercial property will undermine efforts to reduce carbon emissions through the built environment, according to the New Zealand Green Building Council.

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Ironbank Construction from the Contractor

April 2010

On 31 March, around 100 NZGBC members joined us to take a look at the new 5 Green Star – Office Built certified Ironbank building on Auckland’s K-Road.

Dave Warren, Macrennie Commercial Construction, joined us there to discuss their role in achieving a Built certification and some of the things they learned.

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New Chairman for New Zealand Green Building Council

March 2010

Dean Riddell has been appointed chairman of the New Zealand Green Building Council. Mr Riddell is one of the longest-standing board members, having served on the Council's Board of Directors since its inauguration almost four years ago.

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Christchurch Civic Building achieves 6 Green Star - Office Design certification

19 February 2010

The Christchurch Civic Building has received a 6 Green Star – Office Design rating from the New Zealand Green Building Council (NZGBC), with the highest score ever achieved by a New Zealand office building.

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