Summit opening

Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei

Keynote: The International Energy Agency & the role buildings play in New Zealand's energy transition report card

Diving straight into the energy transition, our keynote speaker from the International Energy Agency (IEA) shares the latest on global efforts to keep the 1.5°C goal in reach. The world's leading intergovernmental organisation providing policy recommendations, analysis, and data on the global energy sector, the IEA will provide a global snapshot of what's being done to improve buildings and homes.

Hear first-hand some of the 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 homes and buildings.

Brian Motherway - Head of Energy Efficiency & Inclusive Transition

International Energy Agency

Ministerial update

Details to come

Climate Ready Politics: Oz style

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 bvy 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, 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

Climate adaptation and better home comfort

Responding to market feedback, our head of residential Matthew Cutler-Welsh brings you the latest improvements to Homestar including new climate adaptation planning, modelling for energy and carbon, and improvements to home thermal comfort. He'll also share exciting new opportunities to embed lessons learnt from Green Star Buildings NZ on responsible products and recognition of Te Mauri Ora.

Matthew Cutler-Welsh - Business Development Manager Residential

NZGBC

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

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 of energy use and living conditions in New Zealand homes. Building on the successful first study which ran from 1995-2005, HEEP2 is gathering data from over 750 New Zealand houses through in-home monitoring, surveys and retailers to help understand how we can use energy more efficiently, reduce bills, and make it easier to keep homes warm and dry. Hear the latest from the team behind HEEP2, and gain an early glimpse at some of the vital work underway to understand the performance, efficiency and health of Kiwi homes.                                                                                                                               

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 Steve 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.

Steve 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 - Suitability Manager

NZ Steel

Economic whiplash or economic management

Just a week out from the government's 2025 Budget, and heading into this year's local government elections, 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.

Our MC and leading commentator Bernard Hickey shares the latest drivers and influences likely to sway government as they open the public purse, and his insights into what it all means for the economy, property prices and our supply chain.

Bernard Hickey - Economist, journalist and commentator

Wrapping up housing with a bow on top

In this final session, NZGBC chief executive Andrew Eagles will reflect on the key insights and discussions from the summit, highlighting the progress made and the challenges ahead in the journey towards sustainable and affordable housing in New Zealand.

Andrew Eagles - Chief Executive

NZGBC