Constructing new buildings could pump out climate pollution equivalent to one million cars

Constructing and renovating New Zealand buildings between now and 2050 could pump out climate change pollution equivalent to one million cars on the road every year, a new report has revealed.

Zero Carbon Bill submission

Aotearoa, and the whole world, has to get to zero carbon very soon, and buildings are going to have to play a big part of this vital transition.

That's why our submission to the Zero Carbon Bill is asking for a building, construction and property industry expert to be included on the climate change commission.

Our latest news digest

World Green Building Week happens later this month and there are events planned around New Zealand, the “architectural profession needs to reconsider its value systems”, and Vancouver is planning a 60-storey passive house tower. These stories and more in our regular round up of green building and climate change news from here and around the world.