News
Building Momentum #19 | December 2019
A very successful year, Lincoln leads on transition from fossil fuels, meet our new Chair and Board election results.
Building Momentum #18 | November 2019
Non-stop action on the Green Star front; use your member rights at this month's AGM; 2019 winning photos.
Building Momentum #17 | October 2019
Zero Carbon Road Map for Aotearoa's buildings; best World Green Building Week ever; Projects and membership reflect growing call for a better future.
Building Momentum #16 | September 2019
The stats on building pollution, three great panel discussions, bring on World Green Building Week.
Building Momentum #15 | August 2019
Big news for NABERSNZ, World Green Building Week talks to low carbon, the sense of end-of-trip facilities.
Building Momentum #14 | July 2019
Emergencies and submissions, Latest project news, Have your say on construction and demolition waste.
Building Momentum #13 | June 2019
The budget and the zero-carbon bill, Net zero road show, You told us. Member survey feedback.
Building Momentum #12 | May 2019
Summit round up, carbon standard your feedback please, Design and As Built latest.
Building Momentum #11 | April 2019
Gearing up to calculate the carbon, Future Thinkers show their strengths, member stories.
Building Momentum #10 | March 2019
Green Property Summit early bird rates still on, new Board appointee, Green Star reaches a milestone.
Building Momentum #9 | February 2019
Better communities, we need your help, update on carbon neutral standards for buildings.
Building Momentum #8 | December 2018
What is HomeFit? new Green Star buildings push the bar, winning SNUG designs annouced.
Building Momentum #7 | November 2018
Get the story right, massive energy gains for Aurora, we want honest Green Star feedback, showcase your building at Green Property Summit.
Building Momentum #6 | October 2018
What happened in #WGBW2018, report that makes the green case for healthcare buildings in NZ, Beca building wins across Asia-Pacific.
Building Momentum #5 | September 2018
A decade of GSAPs in New Zealand, be part of the action in World Green Building Week, and why Eagles is jumping off a building.
Building Momentum #4 | August 2018
Diversity high on the agenda, three top asks, members make green building finals.
Building Momentum #3 | July 2018
Poi, the Prime Minister, and a challenge worth fighting for.
Building Momentum #2 | June 2018
Golden opportunity to make our homes better | hidden building pollution exposed | Housing Summit 2018 and more.
Building Momentum #1 | May 2018
Meeting the ministers | Housing Summit 2018 on June 20 | feeding back on the member survey.
Member News March 2018
Next gen Green Star - consultation is now open; ratings vs home value; reporting from Melbourne Green Cities
Member News February 2018
Zero carbon call to action; awards and competitions; free webinar tomorrow on new plans for Green Star.
Member News January 2018
8 steps councils can take, look who's backing building green, top marks in NABERSNZ, your turn to tell us what you want.
Member News November 2017
Corporates commit to energy standards, Green Star Performance open for business, time to revisit the NZ building code
Member News October 2017
New board chair for NZGBC, a message to the minister, Green Star - Performance is poised to change the market
Member News August 2017
World Green Building Week action, new NABERSNZ videos, green specifying made simple
Member News July 2017
Homestar v4 is open for business, check your membership renewal, gearing up for World Green Building Week, cheaper mortgages for sustainable homes?
Member News June 2017
Supporting Sarah Thomson, Countdown to Homestar v4, Green Star Communities and Performance, Time to renew membership.
Member News May 2017
Ruling sees climate risk as responsibility of all companies; time to renew memberships; meet our partners; and Green Star Performance explained.
Member News April 2017
Welcome to new board members, Green is Good, Summit Roundup.
Member News March 2017
Green Property Summit countdown. Is NZ net-zero ready? Outdoor plaques for built ratings.
Member News February 2017
Summit selling fast; show of confidence for NZGBC; how to close the certification deal; working through energy performance with tenants and owners; growing a presence in the Waikato.
Member News January 2017
Action stations in 2017; see who will be at the Green Property Summit '17; LCA/EPD video; Royal Society report backs green building.
Member News November 2016
Our 10-year wins, free NABERSNZ feasibility check, Homestar boost in South Island, important Xmas dates
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The growing case for quality buildings, our 10-year party (you're invited!), Homestar and NABERSNZ news, and more
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Positive change at NZGBC, celebrating Green Building this week, latest Homestar, Green Star and NABERSNZ certifications.
Read More »Member News August 2016
An easy guide to measuring business sustainability; Homestar on The Block; NABERSNZ for 205 Queen; Green Star v3.1 manual available to all; and free World Green Building Week events
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Green Buzz in Christchurch, our reaction to Unitary Plan recommendations, Green Star v3 is live and a new regional event.
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World GBC announces net-zero plan, NZGBC's first NABERSNZ rating, Fletcher Living and Green Star Communities and what's new in NZ sustainable building products
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Sustainability's role in addressing the housing crisis, members shine at EECA awards, eco-label for NZ Steel and Pacific Steel and a home renovation achieves a 9 Homestar rating.
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Opportunity knocks for green building, timber credit review, last day for Housing Summit early-bird rates and Green Star innovation.
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Snapshot from Green Cities 2016, Homestar wins for aged care and multi-unit residential, new NABERSNZ service and looking to celebrate our sustainable building leaders.
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Green Star firsts, your chance to hear a Vancouver sustainability champion, Christchurch milestones and upcoming Member Drinks.
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Green Star for VXV Precinct, changes on the way for rentals, new advisory group for NZGBC and what COP21 means for buildings
Read More »Member News November 2015
Bringing together 31 green building councils from around the world, World Congress is the focal point in the annual calendar for senior leaders to connect, share experiences and consider ideas for the future.
Read More »Member News October 2015
The last few months have seen a leap in residential activity – both in terms of opportunities to develop and build, as well as access to information and resources to support doing it well
Read More »Member News September 2015
Like any organisation, it’s important for the NZGBC to periodically review the environment we’re operating in, and adjust our strategy accordingly.
Read More »Member News August 2015
Get ready for World Green Building Week, a landmark month for Homestar, and industry news and views.
Read More »Member News July 2015
Yesterday marked an important moment for NZGBC – the release of version 3 of Green Star, the biggest review of what has been our flagship tool and brand, since 2009.
Read More »Member News March 2015
Green Property Summit wrap-up, NZ's first 9 Homestar rating, NZI Centre scores 5.5 NABERSNZ stars, and we cover Melbourne’s Green Cities.
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