Keep up to date with the latest sustainable building news and New Zealand Green Building Council developments
CEO update: Seven steps we need to take by 2030
Wednesday 30 November 2022
Now that we’re almost finished the year, it means we have just seven years to act before 2030 – a line in the sand for many climate commitments and sustainability goals. The clock is ticking, seven years is not a long time.
Welcome to our summer interns
Wednesday 30 November 2022
We are grateful to be joined by Yash Bhatia and Zoey Zheng for the next few months as part of our summer internship programme. They’ll be helping our Green Star and Homestar teams as we process a record number of new projects coming through. Please join us in welcoming Yash and Zoey to the team!
Construction and property sector collaborate on climate risks
Tuesday 29 November 2022
The New Zealand Green Building Council has brought together industry leaders to identify key issues for those disclosing their climate-related financial risks.
Green Star Buildings NZ consultation
Tuesday 29 November 2022
We’ve just finished up the first round of consultation on some of the biggest changes to Green Star yet. Green Star Buildings will replace Green Star Design & As Built NZ v1.1 when introduced in late 2023.
Changes to our board: Haere ra Steve Aschebrock, haere mai new board members
Monday 28 November 2022
At our recent AGM we had the opportunity to say farewell and thanks to our chair Steve Aschebrock after nine years on the board, including four as chair. Members also voted Paula Bennett from Bayleys Real Estate and Murray Robertson from Hawkins onto the board
CEO update: Your voice is important
Thursday 27 October 2022
This month we’ve launched several key updates which we want your feedback on.