Building Connections is designed to help new and recently joined NZGBC members make the most of their membership.
Join us in person in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland or online from anywhere in Aotearoa for engaging conversations, practical insights, and valuable connections across New Zealand's sustainable built environment community.
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Andrew Eagles - Chief Executive, NZGBC
As the Chief Executive of the New Zealand Green Building Council, Andrew leads a passionate team of professionals who are committed to improving the quality and sustainability of our built environment.
With over 20 years of experience in the housing and construction sectors, he has a deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities for creating healthier, more resilient, and more efficient buildings and homes.
Bobby Shen - Impact Manager – Buildings, NZGBC
Bobby works with the property and construction sector to unlock long-term value in asset portfolios by focusing on drivers including energy efficiency, lower carbon outcomes, and the growing influence of sustainable finance.
With a background in commercial architecture, Bobby brings expertise across the full life cycle of buildings — from design and construction through to the operational phase. At NZGBC, he helps industry apply tools such as Green Star and NABERSNZ to deliver assets that are energy-smart, low-emissions, and aligned with evolving sustainability expectations.
Brad Crowley - Industry Relations Manager, NZGBC
Brad has overseen the transformation of the Green Star rating tools, driving greater industry participation and integrating best practices in carbon reduction, waste minimisation, and cultural engagement.
With over 25 years of experience in environmental strategy, auditing, and advocacy, he brings a systems-level approach to climate resilience and regenerative design. Brad is passionate about creating buildings that not only minimise environmental impact but actively reconnect people with nature—fostering spaces that promote wellbeing, ecological awareness, and a deeper sense of place.
Matthew Culter-Welsh - Impact Manager - Residential, NZGBC
Matthew leads work on healthy lower carbon homes at the NZGBC. Overseeing the auditing, research and for Homestar, the national standard for healthy lower carbon homes and buildings.
After completing his Honours Degree in Natural Resources Engineering Matthew now has 15 years of experience leading residential energy efficiency projects and education programmes in New Zealand and Australia. In 2016 he joined the Board of the Passive House Institute New Zealand.
An experienced presenter, facilitator and podcaster, Matthew has interviewed over 200 architects, builders and industry experts from around the World on the Home Style Green podcast.
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