Keep up to date with the latest sustainable building news and New Zealand Green Building Council developments
Meet the 2022 Future Thinker of the Year finalists
Thursday 19 May 2022
Following the second round of judging, we are delighted to present this year's four Future Thinker of the Year finalists Eloise Blewden, Megan Burfoot, Jasmine Fletcher, and Kim Mi Yeoh.
Green Star now a requirement for large Government buildings
Thursday 28 April 2022
April kicks off the start of a major shift in government building. From the start of the month all new non-residential government buildings above $25 million must be built to 5 Green Star or above.
2022 Future Thinker of the Year shortlist announced
Thursday 28 April 2022
We are thrilled to announce the six shortlisted applicants for this year's Future Thinker of the Year. There was a brilliant pool of applicants this year with some incredible passion on display, and mahi being done out there in our universities, institutions and workplaces.
Green light for updated Green Star
Thursday 28 April 2022
In collaboration with members, stakeholders and experts, we are making Green Star even better.
This week we’re going live with the latest version of Green Star with a greater focus on embodied carbon and helping the journey to a greener, healthier Aotearoa.
A huge year for local government in Aotearoa
Thursday 24 March 2022
2022 is a huge year for all councils in Aotearoa. Every local authority will be having elections this year, on 8 October. That’s all our local and regional councils. They all do important work, and work that can help – or sometimes hinder – green buildings, healthy homes and resilient communities.