All set for a September to remember

Tuesday 4 August 2020

September is set to see the big issues facing Aotearoa debated and discussed on a series of high-profile stages. Key personalities will contribute to crunch public deliberations in front of engaged, opinionated audiences.

Updates to the waste levy

Tuesday 4 August 2020

Construction and demolition waste will be charged a levy under new changes aimed at diverting material from landfill.

A Green Building on the White Continent

Monday 3 August 2020

Antarctica New Zealand, together with the New Zealand Green Building Council, has developed a custom Green Star tool to measure the sustainability of the new Scott Base.

Massive zero carbon building news, and a jobs machine

Friday 3 July 2020

Together, we’ve made some great progress on zero carbon homes and buildings in the last couple of years. And this progress has culminated in Friday’s significant Government announcement on buildings and climate change.

What are our NZGBC Future Thinkers up to?

Wednesday 1 July 2020

Our NZGBC Future Thinkers have been working hard to stay connected online and keep the momentum going throughout the COVID-19 Lockdown. Now restrictions have lifted we’ve resumed our regular morning catch ups as a place for kōrero, connecting, and getting inspired.

Celebrating World Environment Day with Government confirming thousands more healthy homes

Friday 5 June 2020

Today’s World Environment Day, and I’m stoked to share some great news with you all. Just a few moments ago, Megan Woods, the Minister for Housing, announced that all Kāinga Ora homes will be built to at least 6 Homestar.