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Green building guru for Auckland meet
31 Aug 2012
The author of the Living Building Challenge, the world's most stringent green building programme and a key influencer in the international green building movement, is coming to Auckland.
Win tickets to hear Dick Smith
24 Aug 2012
Fancy hearing Australian entrepreneur Dick Smith speak on sustainable business?
Canon offers cash for good ideas
27 Jul 2012
Canon New Zealand is offering $15,000 worth of product grants to support worthwhile environmental initiatives undertaken by a range of organisations around the country.
Plastics recovery sets record high
20 Jul 2012
The Agrecovery Rural Recycling programme has experienced unprecedented growth over the past two years, with collection of waste plastics reaching record levels, organisers say.
Special Carbon News rate for Dick Smith event
6 Jul 2012
Carbon News readers can secure a special rate when booking to attend the September 14 Future Shape of Business seminar in Queenstown, featuring Australian entrepreneur Dick Smith.
Rio reception pleases NZ tech company
29 Jun 2012
New Zealand information technology company Ecoportal says it made an impression at Rio.
Businesses plant trees to mark E-Day
15 Jun 2012
The Sustainable Business Network says its Carbon4Good 100-Tonne Challenge this month was a success.
US conservationist to tell his stories
15 Jun 2012
American conservation biologist Guy McPherson is to visit New Zealand to talk about global warming and the world’s decline in energy resources.
Experts work up head of steam
8 Jun 2012
International experts on geothermal energy will gather in Taupo next week.
Save Energy saves the most
8 Jun 2012
Take 30 businesses, add an award-winning, fuel efficient car, mix with a selection of enthusiastic drivers and shake up with an eco-drive challenge, to reveal New Zealand’s most fuel efficient company behind the wheel.
Warmer homes pay off, say Greens
1 Jun 2012
The Green Party says the insulation scheme it negotiated with National has produced more than a billion dollars in benefits for New Zealanders, according to new reports from the Ministry of Economic Development.
Wine maker chases green award
25 May 2012
Villa Maria Estate has been selected by the New Zealand Ministry for the Environment as a finalist in the 2012 Green Ribbon Awards, recognising its outstanding contributions to protecting New Zealand's environment.
Drug makers given green option
18 May 2012
Discoveries made during PhD studies by Victoria University graduate Dr Emma Dangerfield could revolutionise the pharmaceutical industry by allowing drugs to be made in a more environmentally friendly way.
Warm homes green economics at work
18 May 2012
The Warm Up New Zealand: Heat Smart home insulation scheme is a good example of smart, green economics at work, the Green Party says.
Scientists get down to sea level
4 May 2012
Latest projections about the impact of climate change-induced sea level rise on New Zealand will be aired in Wellington next week.
Miner to make hydo-electricity
4 May 2012
Solid Energy has received resource consents for a hydro-electricity generation scheme using water from its Stockton Mine in Buller.
Crusher rescues glass from landfill
4 May 2012
Kapiti Coast company Silaca is using waste glass previously bound for the landfill to make a variety of useful products.
Ministry welcomes fisheries decision
4 May 2012
The Ministry for Primary Industries is welcoming certification by the Marine Stewardship Council of southern blue whiting fisheries managed under the Quota Management System.
Science looks at new jobs for eggshells
27 Apr 2012
A university research project in Britain is looking at useful ways to recycle egg shells, with the potential of saving millions of dollars a year from an item that is usually disposed of in landfills.
E.R.I.C. is a cool e-waste guy
13 Apr 2012
RCN e-Cycle’s new e-waste robot now has a name, E.R.I.C. (e-waste recycling is cool).
Southern project on track with award
5 Apr 2012
The Tuatapere Hump Ridge Track has been awarded the Enviro Gold Award by Qualmark, recognising its high standards in environmental practices.
Businesses learn how to be eco smart
30 Mar 2012
Organisations wanting to improve their environmental credentials and their bottom line are lining up for the Eco Smart Business programme.
Honda drives planting programme
30 Mar 2012
Honda’s support of New Zealand's biodiversity takes another step forward this week with the achievement of a significant tree-planting milestone.
Environment writer takes to stage
23 Mar 2012
New Zealanders will next week have a chance to hear top environment writer Jonathan Watts speak.
Sinbad sanctuary shows signs of success
23 Mar 2012
An award-winning environmental conservation project in a World Heritage Area is continuing to demonstrate "uplifting and positive" results half-way through the first stage of work.
Phone companies hit the highway
23 Mar 2012
Representatives of five telecommunications companies go into battle today to find out which is the most fuel-efficient.
Flood-hit town wins rebuild praise
23 Mar 2012
The team behind the rebuilding of the flood-damaged Grantham community in Queensland has received formal recognition for outstanding community design.
Green buildings in spotlight
16 Mar 2012
Ways of making commercial buildings sustainable without blowing the budget will be discussed at the Clean Energy Centre in Taupo next week.
Luxury lodge wins environment award
9 Mar 2012
A luxury guest lodge housed in an historic homestead has won an Enviro silver award from Qualmark.
Government's mining plans worry Greens
9 Mar 2012
The Government's proposed changes to the Crown Minerals Act are concerning, the Green Party says.
Farming group welcomes water action
9 Mar 2012
Federated Farmers has joined other groups in welcoming the Government’s $8 million commitment on behalf of taxpayers to help to clean up fresh water bodies.
Business brilliance goes on show
9 Mar 2012
The Sustainable Business Network is bringing together a bunch of "brilliant and diverse experts" to discuss the benefits of ‘shared value’ at its ‘Creating Sustainable Wealth: The Collective Challenge’ forum, in Auckland, this month.
Resort restores environment
2 Mar 2012
An environmental protection and enhancement programme at one of New Zealand’s leading hotel, golf and spa resorts has seen the landscape restored as a haven for native bird and fish life.
Taupo serves up solar for lunch
17 Feb 2012
Anyone contemplating going solar should be in Taupo today.
Clean Energy Centre spreads the word
3 Feb 2012
The NZ Clean Energy Centre is planning a series of monthly workshops this year, providing information to those who are researching their energy options.
EVENT: Biological farming field days
20 Jan 2012
Farmers wanting to know more about biological farming are being invited to workshops around the country.
Nats break mining promise, says Labour
2 Dec 2011
National's first post-election broken promise is an ominous sign for the future of our conservation estate, Labour's Environment spokesperson Charles Chauvel says.
Sustainability study hailed as success
2 Dec 2011
The director of a ground-breaking graduate programme in sustainable practice says the first year of the course has been a success.
Study shows inhibitor boosts pasture
25 Nov 2011
Farmers using urea treated with a urease inhibitor can expect a better nitrogen boost to pasture and crops, according to independent research conducted by AgResearch, Ballance Agri-Nutrients says.
Emails worry NZ climate deniers
25 Nov 2011
The release of more than 5000 emails sent by IPCC scientists provides irrefutable evidence that their goals were political, rather than scientific” says Barry Brill, chairman of the New Zealand Climate Science Coalition.
Smart boxes come to the Waikato
18 Nov 2011
Regional lines company WEL Networks is taking the next step in the continuing modernisation of its network to provide customers a more efficient and reliable electricity supply.
Caravan carries green message to kids
11 Nov 2011
3M is sponsoring Auckland's first mobile classroom containing interactive exhibits designed to teach children important environmental lessons.
Sustainable business goes on show
4 Nov 2011
The Sustainable Business Network is showing Aucklanders what sustainable business can do
Politicians to face ETS questions
28 Oct 2011
Politicians will face up to questions about the Emissions Trading Scheme on Monday.
Philips wins lighting award
14 Oct 2011
Philips Lighting’s work in developing LED technology has been recognised by an international award.
Event: Business Summit on Climate Change Leadership
7 Oct 2011
The Business Summit on Climate Leadership 2011, a leadership platform and dialogue on the progressive business solutions to address climate change, will be held in Hong Kong next month.
Business lobby puts student on ice
23 Sep 2011
Pure Advantage, the business lobby championing a shift to green growth in New Zealand, is sending a New Zealand student to Antarctica.
Green Honda wins praise
23 Sep 2011
Honda Motor Company’s environmental commitment has been internationally recognised by the UK-based Carbon Disclosure Project for achieving the highest disclosure scores among Japanese companies.
NZ Wood adopts new CEO
2 Sep 2011
The Wood Council of New Zealand has appointed Jane Arnott to the role of chief executive officer of NZ Wood, the operation that runs the over-arching marketing programme for the forest and wood sector.
Dump deepwater drilling, say Greens
19 Aug 2011
New Zealand needs clean, green jobs, not risky deepwater drilling, the Green Party says.
New courses focus on climate action, activism and creating vision
Fri 12 Sep 2025
Media release | Dark Times Academy’s final lineup of courses for 2025, launching in mid-September, will focus on taking action on climate, learning about practical activism, and creating visions for the future.
