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Green Star commissioned for Christchurch anchor projects
Thursday, 22 January 2015, 12:20 pm | Green Building Council
Four specially-developed Green Star tools will help ensure major projects in central Christchurch are developed with regard to impact on the environment. More >>
NZ Green Building Council welcomes new Board members
Thursday, 27 November 2014, 10:59 am | Green Building Council
The New Zealand Green Building Council was pleased to announce its new Board of Directors at today’s AGM in Auckland. The Board is joined by two new directors: Gary Walker, Executive General Manager of Hawkins Construction; and Steve Aschebrock, Director ... More >>
Vodafone and Kathmandu target 5 Green Star in Christchurch
Tuesday, 4 November 2014, 3:10 pm | Green Building Council
Vodafone and Kathmandu target 5 Green Star in Christchurch Two major developments in central Christchurch are targeting a 5 Green Star certification – denoting ‘New Zealand excellence’ in sustainability. The Vodafone and Kathmandu headquarters ... More >>
Te Puni Kōkiri House achieves 20% energy savings
Tuesday, 7 October 2014, 11:03 am | Green Building Council
Heritage buildings don’t often lead the way when it comes to energy efficiency; but Te Puni Kōkiri House in Wellington has proved it’s possible with impressive ratings under both the Green Star and NABERSNZ schemes. More >>
Nick Smith to speak at Sustainable Housing Summit
Thursday, 12 June 2014, 2:29 pm | Green Building Council
The New Zealand Green Building Council is delighted to announce that Housing Minister Dr Nick Smith will be providing the opening address at this year’s Sustainable Housing Summit in Auckland. More >>
NZ Green Building Council’s Sustainable Housing Summit
Friday, 23 May 2014, 4:12 pm | Green Building Council
Housing affordability in New Zealand is a hot political and social topic. Home ownership is falling as rapidly rising house prices in the main centres puts home ownership beyond the reach of many. The poor quality of housing stock also has major implications ... More >>
Director of Rating Tools
Tuesday, 4 March 2014, 5:24 pm | Green Building Council
The New Zealand Green Building Council (NZGBC) is delighted to welcome David Craven as its new Director of Rating Tools. More >>
Christchurch developers urged to consider energy
Thursday, 20 February 2014, 11:09 am | Green Building Council
New commercial buildings in Christchurch must be designed for energy efficiency if they aren’t to become obsolete, the New Zealand Green Building Council said today. NABERSNZ, which launched last year, is a scheme that rates office buildings ... More >>
NZ Green Building Council Announces New Board of Directors
Tuesday, 3 December 2013, 5:37 pm | Green Building Council
The New Zealand Green Building Council is delighted to announce the election of Tim Hooson of Jasmax Ltd as the new Chair of the New Zealand Green Building Council, replacing Craig Price of Beca who is retiring from the board. More >>
World Green Building Week
Wednesday, 11 September 2013, 11:11 am | Green Building Council
Two of New Zealand’s most inspirational buildings open their doors for World Green Building Week More >>
Treasury awarded 3 stars for energy use
Thursday, 25 July 2013, 3:27 pm | Green Building Council
Treasury has gained a three-star NABERSNZ™ Certified Rating – the first awarded under the new energy measurement and rating scheme for New Zealand office buildings. More >>
First BASE-certified building in Christchurch underway
Tuesday, 2 July 2013, 10:53 am | Green Building Council
Construction is underway on the first new building in Christchurch to be built according to principles that the New Zealand Green Building Council (NZGBC) hopes to become a minimum standard throughout the rebuild. More >>
Citygate certification simple for developers
Wednesday, 3 April 2013, 1:00 pm | Green Building Council
The developers of a major new property set to revitalise the Hamilton CBD say they are pleasantly surprised at how cost and time effective it has been to achieve Green Star certification. More >>
Long Awaited 6 Green Star Geyser Building Opening Its Doors
Tuesday, 4 September 2012, 5:32 pm | Green Building Council
Green walls, passive heating and 100% fresh air -the first building to be awarded a 6 Green Star rating in New Zealand is ready for business. Located in Parnell, Auckland, the Geyser building has set a new benchmark for environmentally sustainable design, ... More >>
Renovate Canterbury homes for long term sustainability
Monday, 26 September 2011, 12:31 pm | Green Building Council
Bettering Canterbury’s housing stock for greater sustainability should be a key pillar in any rebuilding planning, says the CEO of New Zealand Green Building Council (NZGBC). More >>
Christchurch green rebuild tool draws on local expertise
Wednesday, 24 August 2011, 2:55 pm | Green Building Council
The New Zealand Green Building Council (NZGBC) today announced the members of an advisory group of local industry specialists helping to shape a new green rebuild assessment tool for Christchurch that meets the needs of central city property owners, ... More >>
Christchurch green rebuild tool draws on local expertise
Wednesday, 24 August 2011, 1:19 pm | Green Building Council
The New Zealand Green Building Council (NZGBC) today announced the members of an advisory group of local industry specialists helping to shape a new green rebuild assessment tool for Christchurch that meets the needs of central city property owners, ... More >>
BNZ celebrates New Zealand first with 6 Green Stars
Thursday, 21 July 2011, 4:48 pm | Green Building Council
BNZ has sealed its reputation as an employer dedicated to providing healthy and appealing workplaces for its employees by receiving New Zealand’s first 6 Green Star Office Interiors 2009 rating from the New Zealand Green Building Council (NZGBC) for the ... More >>
Green Property Summit heralds next frontier
Friday, 25 March 2011, 9:27 am | Green Building Council
Some 200 building and construction industry specialists gathered at the third Green Property Summit in Auckland on Thursday 24 March to hear about market-leading green property initiatives from New Zealand, Australia and beyond. More >>
Build Christchurch Back Green
Wednesday, 22 September 2010, 5:11 pm | Green Building Council
The massive rebuild facing Christchurch in the wake of the earthquake presents a unique opportunity for the city to lead New Zealand in sustainable building practices, says the New Zealand Green Building Council (NZGBC). More >>
