Global temperature check

The built environment has a critical role to play in the global transition to net zero. Setting the scene, NZGBC's Director of Market Transformation will spotlight a range of initiatives including; aligning with industry-backed reporting processes and metrics, legislating on embodied carbon, providing financial incentives that prioritise retrofit and reuse, and establishing the infrastructure to allow the reuse of construction materials at scale.

Sam Archer, New Zealand Green Building Council

Ministerial address

Outlining the Government's plan for action on climate. The second draft of the Emissions Reduction Plan will have been released and open for comment. Hear updates on the plan for meeting our ambitions under the Paris Agreement and the role of the built environment.

Hon. Simon Watts

Minister of Climate Change 

International keynote - Turning green to gold

Hot off the press, JLL is releasing new detailed analysis of New Zealand market data, demonstrating the impact of green certification on rental yields, cash flows, and values. JLL will also provide an update on the latest market drivers, including new guidance from International Valuation Society on the inclusion of ESG in valuation models.

Tyrone Hodge, JLL Value Risk Advisory

Actionable Steps on Embodied Carbon

Everyone's talking embodied carbon. Let's get down to specifics. What design solutions exist, what's in development, and what products are available. We're putting this panel under the spotlight to respond to your feedback: we get the why, show us how. 

Joe Quad, New Zealand Green Building Council

Phoebe Moses, Beca

Jeff Vickers, thinkstep-anz

Callum Morrison, Naylor Love

Case Study: The sweet spot for timber. 90 Devonport Road, Tauranga

Celebrating the team behind Tauranga's newest mass timber building. Hear insights on the decision to go for mass timber, and the design and engineering challenges that will deliver a healthy, low carbon workplace for Tauranga City Council.

Tim Howarth, Beca

Jack McGuinness, LT McGuinness

Will Ellison, Willis Bond

Divya Purushotham , Warren and Mahoney

Shari Jones, Tauranga City Council

The rise of responsible products and the need for independent verification

Suppliers of products and materials are increasingly under pressure to independently certify for environmentally and socially responsible practices. Eco Choice NZ updates on the latest in supporting responsible procurement practices. 

Brad Crowley, New Zealand Green Building Council

Laura Gemmell, Eco Choice Aotearoa

Aidan Mullan, Interface

Urgent and Unprecedented. NABERS response to our deteriorating climate

NABERS has been credited with transforming the energy profile of Australia’s office market with its energy rating tool and improving sustainability in the built environment over the past two decades. Our friends from NABERS will deliver an update on the move to warehouses, cold stores, retail stores and schools. What's next for NABERSNZ?

Future fit - the rise of existing buildings and steps to decarbonising portfolios

Developers, investors and bankers alike recognise the marketability of green. Investors and tenants recognise the benefits for employees and occupiers who live, work and play in these buildings. Join this panel for a discussion on the drivers and how this is happening at scale. 

Bobby Shen, New Zealand Green Building Council

Lisa Hinde, Precinct Properties

Fabio Pagano, Oyster

Michael Gillon, 151 Property

Green Star's Future Focus

In response to the climate emergency and market forces across net zero, resources and circularity, health and wellbeing, Green Star Buildings proudly stands as the response to these megatrends. In the two years since launch, investors and developers are confidently seeking sustainable finance while also working with contractors to "tread lightly" creating opportunities for people and communities. Jorge shares the reaction of the Australian market to what is now a holistic approach to sustainable buildings.

Case study - Open for business. 80 Ann Street, Brisbane. Australia's first 6 star Green Star Building

Mirvac's 80 Ann Street stands proudly as a sophisticated 32-story Brisbane office building provides a progressive solution for the city’s subtropical climate. Fashioned as a tower-on-podium it is publicly accessible from three different points and includes retail and indoor landscaping for pedestrian traffic and creating a friendly environment.

Aligning Mātauranga Māori

The technical working group challenged Green Star to better recognise Māori and the intersection between environmental stewardship and economic development while preserving culture and quality of life. The result is the Tohu Māori Ora credit within Green Star Buildings NZ providing recognition and reward that goes beyond certification.

Bobby Shen, New Zealand Green Building Council

Tyrone Newson, Ngāti Awa Group Holdings Limited

Jade Kake, Matakohe Architecture + Urbanism

Case study - Multi-award winning heritage transformation. 8 Willis Street, Wellington.

The award-winning refurbishment of 8 Willis Street is an outstanding example of reducing embodied carbon whilst creating a modern office environment that's great for its occupants. The 6 Green Star rated building took out this year's Supreme Property Award at this year's Property Industry Awards. Hear from the industry-leaders Argosy Property about what makes 8 Willis Steet so special - from its award-winning design and seismic engineering, to its heritage conservation, and working with Māori enterprise.

        Saatyesh Bhana, Argosy