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Short course for construction sector to lift performance
Tuesday, 6 May 2014, 10:11 am | Centre for Sustainable Practice
Using integrated design and the principles of the Living Building Challenge, Creating Living Buildings is a course for all those working in the built environment and is designed to dramatically raise building standards in New Zealand. More >>
New Education Programme Designed to Transform Construction
Monday, 10 March 2014, 3:28 pm | Centre for Sustainable Practice
With the recent opening of New Zealand’s first commercial building designed to meet the stringent standards of the international Living Building Challenge , the timing is perfect for design and construction professionals to take part in New Zealand’s ... More >>
New Education Programme Designed to Transform Construction
Wednesday, 24 July 2013, 2:56 pm | Centre for Sustainable Practice
The creation of buildings that are net zero (energy, water and waste), built from non-toxic, locally sourced materials and that are beautiful and inspiring is the goal of a new education programme for all construction professionals. More >>
Mid-Year Intake For Future-focused Graduate Programme
Wednesday, 26 June 2013, 5:29 pm | Centre for Sustainable Practice
People studying to implement sustainable practice in their communities and workplaces will meet in Wanaka in late July, as part of a Graduate Diploma offered by Otago Polytechnic’s Centre for Sustainable Practice. More >>
Business Upheaval Inevitable As Fossil Fuel Era Ends
Friday, 3 May 2013, 11:18 am | Centre for Sustainable Practice
The latest report warning that fossil fuel companies are running towards a financial cliff edge has prompted a call to New Zealand businesses to focus on the future and shock proof their business. More >>
Report highlights environmental impacts of kiwi lifestyles
Wednesday, 24 April 2013, 3:55 pm | Centre for Sustainable Practice
New research released today provides insight into the resource use of kiwi lifestyles and measures New Zealand’s environmental consumption against the internationally recognised ‘fair earth share’*. More >>
Free Business Seminar - Adding Sustainable Value
Thursday, 28 March 2013, 11:55 am | Centre for Sustainable Practice
Is your business really ‘future fit’? Do you have a clear strategy to grow your business and cope with potential cost increases for water, carbon, waste and traditional energy supplies? Are you aware of what changing market preferences for more ‘sustainable’ ... More >>
Local Energy Supply to be Considered at Forum
Monday, 18 February 2013, 12:05 pm | Centre for Sustainable Practice
People interested in the future of energy supply in the Queenstown Lakes District are invited to attend a forum to be held at the QLDC Council Chambers in Queenstown and Wanaka (the two venues will be linked by video) on February 25 from 4.30 to 6pm. More >>
Inspirational projects publicly accessible at new web home
Wednesday, 10 October 2012, 6:42 pm | Centre for Sustainable Practice
A new website promoting future-focused projects created by sustainable practitioners has been launched by the Centre for Sustainable Practice at Otago Polytechnic: www.sustainable-practice.org More >>
Businesses encouraged to join sustainability programme
Wednesday, 4 July 2012, 12:17 pm | Centre for Sustainable Practice
Press release from the Centre for Sustainable Practice July 4, 2012 Businesses encouraged to join transformational sustainability programme More >>
Businesses committed to improving sustainability
Monday, 1 November 2010, 12:22 pm | Centre for Sustainable Practice
More than 20 businesses and community associations are to exhibit at this Friday’s (November 5) first Queenstown Lakes District Sustainable Practice Expo. More >>
Last chance for local sustainable businesses
Wednesday, 20 October 2010, 5:18 pm | Centre for Sustainable Practice
Businesses of the Queenstown Lakes District that are interested in, or inspired by, sustainable practice are set to gather on Friday 5 November for an Expo which showcases and supports sustainable practices, products and services in the region. More >>
Biodiesel to new qualifications update for Lakes
Monday, 9 August 2010, 12:22 pm | Centre for Sustainable Practice
Businesses interested in sustainable practice and the value it can add to brands and bottom lines as well as qualifications can hear more by attending this week’s Queenstown Lakes Sustainable Business Programme update. More >>
Straw bales stack up for Otago sustainable home
Tuesday, 3 November 2009, 3:38 pm | Centre for Sustainable Practice
Central Otago residents can look at building themselves a better future thanks to a nationwide sustainable housing competition being driven by Otago Polytechnic. A team led by Otago Polytechnic and consisting of about 50 people from Alexandra, Clyde, ... More >>
learning moves from classroom to YouTube
Thursday, 10 September 2009, 12:31 pm | Centre for Sustainable Practice
A new online course teaching sustainable practice delivers timely, expert learning to course participants who don’t need to enter a classroom to complete the qualification. More >>
Efficiency seminar - energy auditor to Queenstown
Wednesday, 19 August 2009, 3:43 pm | Centre for Sustainable Practice
Before spending fortunes on the latest hyped energy saving device, check your bills, swap to efficient lighting, replace shower heads and install flow regulators. That’s the message from energy auditor Andy Logue who was in Queenstown yesterday conducting ... More >>
