Future Thinkers
A gateway for emerging professionals to connect with the green building industry both in New Zealand and globally.
NZGBC Future Thinkers is part of New Zealand Green Building Council (NZGBC), the country's leading sustainable building organisation. NZGBC brings together all sectors of the building community, from urban planners to interior designers, who are committed to creating a sustainable built environment in New Zealand.
Future Thinkers have access to many of the same member benefits as our industry members, plus additional opportunities available just to them.
Anyone who is currently studying in New Zealand at a university/ polytechnic, or has graduated from tertiary education within the last two years, is welcome to join. Membership is free for students, apprentices and recent graduates of NZGBC member tertiary institutions; others pay just $28.50 including GST per year. (See our members directory to confirm if your place of study is a member.)
NZGBC Future Thinkers subscription runs from 1 April to 31 March.
With NZGBC Future Thinkers you can
- meet and network with industry members
- attend NZGBC events and training with discount rates (or free in some instances)
- volunteer at NZGBC events
- listing on our NZGBC Future Thinkers directory
- share or present your research through knowledge updates or member events
- receive regular member communications
- apply for internships and volunteer positions when available
- create your own NZGBC Future Thinker community at your university/ polytechnic or company
What's on in 2019?
We are launching Future Thinker of the Year. Entry details are available here. Nominate someone yourself or someone you know who is a sustainability superstar!
Previously
World Green Building Week, 24-30 September
Our annual celebration of New Zealand's green buildings. A week of activities including photo competition, opportunities for Future Thinkers to present their work to NZGBC industry members at the Green Rooms, tours, volunteering and more.
Green Campus Day 2018
Ara Institute of Canterbury, AUT University, University of Canterbury and Victoria University of Wellington all showcased their green campuses in 2018.
NZGBC Future Thinkers presented: Olivia Leal-Walker, 19 June 2018, Auckland
This event has now passed. Watch the presentations on YouTube NZGBC Future Thinkers
Australian Future Green Leader of the year, Sustainability Manager at Frasers Property, Sydney, Australia.Olivia is young, vibrant and making a difference. On the eve of NZGBC Housing Summit 2018, she spoke to our Future Thinkers about her experience in the construction industry and offered her learnings to help you with your career.
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