Summit opening

Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei

Green living, financially winning

Join us for the launch of first-of-its-kind research in Aotearoa, exploring the potential financial benefits of green finance and sustainable, healthier homes for everyday Kiwis. Join Brad Olsen, Chief Executive and Principal Economist at Infometrics, as he discusses the findings and what they could mean for your back pocket.

Brad Olsen - Chief Executive and Principal Economist

Infometrics

Keynote: The International Energy Agency

Diving straight in to focus on the energy transition, our keynote speaker is a global leader from the International Energy Agency (IEA) shares the latest on the global pathway to keep the 1.5°C goal in reach and a global snapshot of international action underway to reduce costs, improve grid resilience and deliver for people, with a focus on how this can help New Zealanders achieve lower energy costs and our global commitments.

We'll also work through key strategies and actions relevant to New Zealand's journey towards net zero, gain a global perspective on effective policies, and initiatives that can help achieve sustainable, energy-efficient buildings.

Brian Motherway - Head of Energy Efficiency & Inclusive Transition

International Energy Agency

In conversation with the Minister: Tackling housing challenges, cost and the supply chain

Former deputy prime minister and past NZGBC board member Paula Bennett sits down with Building and Construction Minister Chris Penk do discuss the Government’s plans to address housing supply, supply chain issues, and the challenges facing the residential property and construction sector.

Hon Chris Penk - Minister for Building and Construction

Paula Bennett - Director - Strategic Advisory

Bayleys

Everybody needs good neighbours: housing and energy policy learnings from Australia

Recent moves across the Tasman have the potential to transform Australia's progress on energy security, housing supply and better planning.

Our MC Bernard Hickey will be joined by Australian industry leaders Frankie Muskovic and Luke Menzel as they share their experience of change. Gain exclusive behind the scenes insights into how the latest advances in the national construction code came about, the impact of Build to Rent on housing supply, and hear more about the role of clean energy finance, initiatives such as Victoria's move to remove gas from all new housing construction, and the potential for the green economy.

Francesca Muskovic - National Policy Director

Property Council Australia 

Luke Menzel - Chief Executive

Energy Efficiency Council 

Using climate related data and commercialising certifications for property

Good data is key. Valocity Global is revolutionising property valuation, mortgage lending, and real estate by digitising and streamlining the valuation process. In this session, Helen O'Sullivan, the company's CEO of Real Estate, shares the latest work underway to support banks and valuers with data that embeds sustainability within the property ecosystem.

Helen O'Sullivan - CEO of Real Estate

Valocity Global

Quality Homes in Action: Sustainable, affordable designs

Can building at scale deliver beautiful, comfortable, quality homes? Pamela Bell challenges our panel of key decision-makers Malcolm Fleming and Mark Todd on the solutions they’re developing for sustainable housing design, and how it can be done in a way that keeps construction and home ownership affordable.

Pamela Bell - Chief Everything Officer

NZ Institute of Building & Chair of NZ Construction Industry Council

Malcolm Fleming - Chief Executive 

NZ Certified Builders

Mark Todd - Co-founder and Development Manager 

Ockham Residential

CEO update: Building on today

Andrew will reflect on the key insights and discussions from the morning session, highlighting the progress made and the challenges ahead as we work to transform housing in Aotearoa.

Andrew Eagles - Chief Executive

NZGBC

Responding on climate adaptation and better home comfort

Responding to market feedback, Matthew updates on the latest improvements to Homestar covering climate adaptation planning, modelling for energy and carbon, and improvements to home thermal comfort. Plus opportunities to bring learnings across from Green Star Buildings NZ on responsible products and recognition for Te Mauri Ora. 

Matthew Cutler-Welsh - Business Development Manager, Residential

NZGBC

Mythbusting: From Queenstown & beyond climates, efficient designs for all budgets

If it costs more to build to Homestar why are budget conscious community housing trusts committed to an affordable home being sustainable (& in turn, a sustainable home being the most affordable). Queenstown Community Housing Trust tests the assumptions behind the cost uplift to achieve Homestar across Aotearoa’s diverse climate zones.

Arthur Lee - Sustainability and Development Officer

Queenstown Lakes Community Housing Trust

Are we there yet? BRANZ & HEEP2: Household Energy End-Use

The Household Energy End-use Project 2 (HEEP2), will deliver one of the most comprehensive studies investigating energy use and living conditions in over 750 New Zealand homes, using a combination of in-home monitoring, surveys and retailer data.                                                                                                                  

Vicki White - Research Scientist - BRANZ

Partnering for a better result on housing supply

Housing supply is more important than ever. With Community Housing Providers a vital, growing part of the solution, how are they stepping up to support mitigating the housing crisis? How will they be financed? Join Steven Moe from the Community Housing Funding Authority as he leads our panel talking strategic partnerships, the funding mechanisms, and the challenges in rolling out best practice in community housing initiatives.

Steven Moe – Chair 

Community Housing Funding Authority 

Cate Kearney - Chief Executive 

Ōtautahi Community Housing Trust 

Paul Gilberd - Chief Executive

Community Housing                      

Ali Hamlin-Paenga - Chief Executive

Te Matapihi

Realising the ambitions of low carbon steel for the residential market

The wait is almost over, with work progressing to install NZ Steel's electric arc furnace at their Glenbrook steel mill. Due to slash almost half of New Zealand Steel’s emissions – or a total of 1% of New Zealand’s total annual emissions, learn more about this major technological shift, including the opportunities for the residential market to embed lower-carbon steel for building homes, and more sustainable and energy-efficient housing solutions.

Israel MacDonald - Sustainability & Market Development Manager

NZ Steel

Economic whiplash or economic management

As we head into the next budget and campaigning for the local government elections soon kicks off, where and how much do we need and where do we spend it to fix our nation’s biggest challenges: cost of living, energy, housing, and health.

Bernard Hickey shares the latest on the drivers and influencers that are likely to sway Government as they open the public purse. And what does it all mean for the economic, property prices and our supply chain.

Bernard Hickey - Economist, journalist and commentator

Blueprints for change: Opposition perspectives on housing policy

Closing out the day, hear from opposition Labour Party housing spokesperson Kieran McAnulty about his party’s response to current plans by the Coalition Government, and policy initiatives heading into election year 2026.

Hon Kieran McAnulty - Labour Party Spokesperson for Housing, Infrastructure and Public Investment, and Shadow Leader of the House