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Movers and Shakers Q&A with Hayley Koerbin

Thursday 26 October 2023


Hayley is a force for change in the push for low-carbon, resilient, environmentally sustainable and healthy buildings in Aotearoa. She is the Global Sustainability Director at NDY.

CEO update: The need for a vision

Friday 29 September 2023


There’s barely a day that goes by when I don’t have cause to speak to, or reflect on, our vision for all homes and buildings in Aotearoa to be green and sustainable, making healthier, happier New Zealanders.

Consultation for Green Star Buildings NZ has closed.

Thursday 28 September 2023


The second consultation period for Green Star Buildings for New Zealand has closed. We’ve heard from industry professionals across Aotearoa and taken into consideration their concerns and comments. The next steps are to modify the credits factoring in these comments and stress testing them to ensure they are fit for industry, as well as adapting GBCA’s Indigenous Inclusion for Aotearoa credit after consultation with the Māori Technical Working Group.

Movers and Shakers Q&A with David Fullbrook

Wednesday 27 September 2023


In our new Q&A series we're putting the spotlight on some of Aotearoa's leading sustainability professionals who’re transforming the way we design, build and operate our buildings and homes.

Welcome Josefin - new Green Star technical coordinator

Tuesday 26 September 2023


Josefin Bloom has recently joined the Green Star team as a Technical Coordinator, bringing with her a real passion for environmental and social sustainability. Josefin is Swedish and has moved to Aotearoa after falling in love with the lifestyle and abundance of nature here.