Brad Crowley

Senior Manager - Buildings & Communities - NZGBC

Brad is the Manager of the Green Star rating tool where he assists the Green Star team and identifies new opportunities to use the quiver of Green Star tools (Design and As-Built, Performance, Interior, Communities) to make buildings better.

While getting his Geography Master’s degree back in the late 1990s Brad first heard about Sustainability and Green Buildings. Ever since he has been advocating for green buildings and sustainability including starting up his own business creating and installing rainwater catchment systems in Portland, Oregon.  Brad has a positive outlook on seeing what he and NZGBC can do to encourage healthier and more environmentally friendly buildings and communities in Aotearoa.

James Hughes

Technical Director: Climate & Resilience - Tonkin + Taylor

James has a 20-year career in the infrastructure and environmental sectors, and leads T+T’s climate change and resilience advisory practice. His career to date has also spanned work within infrastructure planning and design, risk management and sustainability.

James led the ‘Built Environment’ domain of NZ’s first National Climate Change Risk Assessment, and was part of MfE’s Climate Change Adaptation Technical Working Group during 2018. He has also been part of the Deep South Science Challenge, and in 2021 he led the development of MfE’s ‘Guide to local climate change risk assessments’. He has been involved with a large number of climate change risk assessments for regional and district Councils, as well as for the private sector – and recently he has also been researching and applying scenario planning methodologies as part of the Climate Related Disclosure regime in NZ.

Jason Wood

Project Manager & Sustainability Consultant - RDT Pacific

Jason is a dynamic sustainability expert with a talent for innovative problem-solving and hands-on experience in business. His entrepreneurial background gives him a deep understanding of sustainability complexities, making him adept at turning concepts into practical solutions. With a strong focus on project management and clear communication skills, Jason excels at driving sustainable initiatives forward.

In the realm of sustainable building development, Jason's expertise is invaluable. His ability to think outside the box and navigate complex challenges ensures that projects are not only environmentally friendly but also commercially viable. By fostering collaboration with diverse stakeholders, Jason helps create buildings that meet high sustainability standards while also fulfilling market demands. His proactive attitude and dedication to quality results make him a key player in advancing sustainable building practices.

Justin Peberdy

NZ Sustainability Lead - NDY

Justin works to deliver leading sustainability solutions across the built environment, encompassing key issues such as resource efficiency, whole-of-life impacts, climate resilience, ecological impacts, human health & wellbeing and community impacts.

He is genuinely passionate about pushing the industry forward, to make meaningful contributions in addressing climate change and positively impacting the community and future generations. With a background in mechanical design engineering, he understands that these challenges require innovative, practical and scientifically-rigorous sustainability solutions.

Lisa Oliver

Project Director & Sustainability Leader - Holmes ANZ

Lisa is the Sustainability Leader for Holmes ANZ. She is a structural engineer by training and is passionate about improving the sustainable outcomes of the projects she is involved with. Lisa has experience on projects of all shapes and sizes up and down New Zealand, and has worked out of the Holmes Auckland, Christchurch and Netherlands offices.

Lisa has been a NZGBC Green Star Accredited Professional since 2008 and is a member of the Structural Engineering Society’s Sustainable Design Task Force. Lisa is President of the New Zealand Timber Design Society, she co-authored the NZ Wood Design Guide on Post and Beam Timber Construction in 2020 and has been involved with the establishment of Timber Unlimited.

Paul Himberger

Sustainability and Research Manager - Landcom

Simon Wilson

Director - RDT Pacific

Chair - Green Star Advisory Committee

Sustainable construction has played a significant role in Simon’s professional life. He has held essential positions within NZGBC since 2009. He is a trusted advisor to our broad client base on contractual and procurement matters. His extensive project management experience in a range of property sectors includes: commercial, healthcare, fitout, industrial, and public facilities.

Simon provides strategic property advice to public sector clients and significant institutional land developers. He has extensive skills and experience in aligning and managing leasing arrangements between landlords and tenants.

Simon has also contributed to the development of Site Master Plans such as the Whangarei Hospital Campus for the Northland District Health Board, building an excellent understanding of how capital works projects fit within a broader organisational context.