With only a few days until our new CEO, Andrew Eagles, starts, it’s obviously an opportune moment to reflect on how far we’ve come during my time in the role. Read more
The week kicked off with a walking tour; thank you to Fonterra and ASB Waterfront Theatre for opening their doors, and to our green building supporters and partner organisations who braved the rain. See our other activities this week and around the world.
Andrew Eagles, NZGBC new Chief Executive takes up his role this week. We bid farewell to Alex Cutler, who has guided the organisation for the last 6 years.
A Northland kura kaupapa and Bayleys House in Auckland CBD have both achieved ‘New Zealand excellence’ Green Star ratings. Read more
The national housing provider has achieved eight Homestar 6 ratings for new homes in a Mt Roskill development, and has multiple similar projects in the pipeline. Read more
Congratulations to Ceres Organics and Norak Properties: they're among the finalists for these prestigious World Green Building Council awards. Winners will be announced in early October. Read more
While a soaring, state-of-the-art, glass façade at Zurich House is eye catching, the building’s energy performance is the current show stealer. Read more
As part of our simplified governance structure, we have introduced a revised fee structure, effective from 1 October 2016. Log in to your dashboard from that date to find your new membership class. See new fee structure.
New Zealand's first 7 Homestar residential development has completed its first rating. Visit website
They've sent their first diesel trucks to Amsterdam to be converted to electric. Next, Waste Management plans to use electricity generated from waste to fuel their growing EV fleet. Read more
Six Homestar projects totalling more than 300 dwellings. Read more
Tonkin and Taylor Ltd
Green Star Practitioners - Gherardo Gambaro, Peter Moore, Nurit Zubery, Dat Doan, Jake Abbot
Green Star Accredited Professionals - Nick Kennedy, James Rodger, Amedeo Papi, Michelle Johansson, Natalie Jump, Slava Alexandrov, Elzine Braasch, Ashwin Patel, Sarah Daniell, Paul Naylor, Graham Bowhill, Ken Johnston, Ashneel Shankar
The low-down from the International Green Building Conference 2016. Read the summary
Homebuyers across the EU could be offered better borrowing rates on mortgages in return for purchasing more energy-efficient homes, or committing to implement energy-saving work within properties. Read more
A Melbourne collective is expanding the Nightingale affordable home model for greater community and eco-friendly habitation. Read more
FESTA 2016 Inner-city spaces are transformed with immense installations, including a temporary city made from reused ‘waste’ materials. Christchurch, 21-26 October
Superhome launch meetings Wellington, 27 September; Auckland, 29 September
Natural Building Conference Hawke's Bay, 22-23 October
Facilities Integrate Trade show that brings together facilities management and system integration industries. Auckland, 3-4 November
Take part in this new four-question survey and enter the draw to win a copy of the Business Model Generation Book. See earlier survey results
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