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Get your business naturing | The Department of Conservation’s launched Always Be Naturing – a new campaign to get New Zealanders connecting with and caring for nature. DOC is inviting businesses around the country to join the movement. Get inspired with 5 ways to get your business naturing, or download DOC’s kete for businesses to find messaging tips and visuals to help you tell your naturing story with confidence. | | | |
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Stay connected to CCBC – happening next week! |
We’re thrilled to announce Cynthia Houniuhi, renowned youth climate activist and current President of the Pacific Islands Students Fighting Climate Change (PISFCC), will be joining us in Tāmaki Makaurau next week to speak at CCBC. If you can’t attend but want to keep up with all the insights, you can stay across the action through our social influencers. Check the details out here!
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Earth Sciences NZ switches on new $35 million weather forecasting supercomputer | Cascade – Earth Science NZ’s (formerly NIWA) newest supercomputer is in action. It is capable of computing at speeds of 2.4 petaflops — three times more powerful than its predecessor, making for more accurate forecasts. It is also powered on 100% renewable energy at a data centre in Auckland. Read more here. | | | |
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New Zealand’s tyre recycling scheme celebrates 1st anniversary |
Nearly four million tyres have been collected for recycling or repurposing during Tyrewise’s first year of operation. As Aotearoa New Zealand’s first regulated product stewardship scheme for tyres, Tyrewise now has 5,000 registered partners across the country. “Tyres are going from being a waste stream to a resource which creates jobs and adds value to the New Zealand economy,” says CEO Adele Rose.
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NZ’s first hydrogen blending pilot reaches major milestone | 14 homes in Te Horo are receiving a 10% hydrogen blend through the existing gas network as part of a project led by Firstgas (part of Clarus), Powerco, Vector, GasNet, and Nova Energy. The project shows the feasibility of current infrastructure use to deliver hydrogen, creating potential to decarbonise the sector. Read more here. | | | |
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Z Energy CEO on jet fuel supplies |
In this Newsroom article, Z Energy CEO Lindis Jones explains the new partnership between Z and Channel Infrastructure at Marsden Point to increase fuel reserves. The refurbishment of a 30 million litre jet fuel tank will more than double Z’s existing site storage from 2027.
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The road to NYC Climate Week & COP30 | As we build towards this year’s Climate Week in NYC and COP in Belém, Brazil we would love to hear if your organisation is intending to be on the ground for the action at either event. Please get in touch if you or your organisation is heading along. A reminder, EOI for COP Party Overflow badges can now be submitted via MFAT’s website. | | | |
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Climate Change & Business Conference Auckland & online | 8 - 9 September 2025
This year’s conference focusses on the key theme of: Ambition. Accountability. Action. The programme reflects the critical role of business in securing our ambitions for the future and explores the most effective climate interventions business leaders are taking at speed and scale. Don't miss your opportunity to be part of this important conversation. | |
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Sustainability Leadership Programme 2026 - Taster Session Online | 5 February 2026 | 10:00am
The Sustainability Leadership Programme (SLP) is a course delivered by Catapult and SBC designed to empower sustainability leaders to drive transformational change by giving them the connections, tactics and confidence to make a measurable impact. Join us for this free online taster session where you will hear from past participants on how SLP has had a positive impact on not only their leadership within their current role and organisation, but also beyond. | |
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WBCSD CTI Webinars Online | 9 September 2025 | 6:00pm - 7:00pm
To support the release of their new Circular Transition Indicators methodological guides, WBCSD is running a series of dedicated webinars featuring experts and leading companies who contributed to their development. Register at the links below for sessions which may be of particular interest to SBC members. CTI for Buildings Open Webinar (09 September 2025, 6:00pm - 7:00pm) | |
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Living Building, Future Leaders Wellington | 11 September 2025 | 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Ngā Mokopuna (previously known as the Living Pā) is the redevelopment of the marae precinct at Te Herenga Waka – Victoria University of Wellington. It sets a new benchmark for regenerative design and construction, using the Living Building Challenge as a framework to bring together Māori values and sustainability principles. Join VUW for a guided tour of the building, and a chance to network with other sustainability professionals and students - the next generation of sustainability leaders. | |
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NZ160925 NZ Geographic Rethinking key Relationships for Sustainability Online | 16 September 2025 | 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Join ISEP New Zealand for an engaging webinar on NZ Geographic Rethinking key Relationships for Sustainability. Key reasons to attend this event: - Learn how to break the rules in an established industry to drive transformation.
- Gain insights into building sustainable, stakeholder-driven relationships.
- Explore practical strategies for corporate sustainability.
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Masterclass: How to steer clear of greenwashing Online | 9 October 2025 | 1:00pm
Learn how to communicate your environmental achievements clearly and credibly. This 1.5-hour online masterclass covers the risks, rules, and how to avoid misleading claims while turning compliance into opportunity. Essential for anyone responsible for marketing, sustainability or risk management. | |
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Please send Pānui stories (50 words plus square image) or event listings (100 words plus banner image) to sbccomms@businessnz.org.nz by Wednesday 12pm. | | | |
See guidelines around SBC's expectations of member communications and transparency here. | | | |
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