News

Our team is taking a well-deserved break after a great year! 


Video conferencing tech company FaceMe has won $100,000 and mentoring time with Richard Branson, after being named winner of BNZ Presents: The Virgin Business Challenge.

Due to his many other commitments, Glen Saunders is stepping down from his role as National SBN Board Chair - Glen has been a member of the Board for more than 18 months.  We want to thank him for his valued and expert contribution over that time.


The inaugural Sustainable City Showcase was a great success and you can download the e-book now!


An outstanding focus on encouraging sustainability has seen Westpac New Zealand named Sustainable Business of the Year at the 2011 NZI National Sustainable Business Network Awards in Auckland last night.

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To create true sustainable wealth, we must define and understand what exactly is meant by wealth; why we're striving for it; and who it will ultimately benefit.  Once we understand this, there's broad recognition that a collaborative approach is required to take advantage of the opportunities arising from a rapidly changing business environment in order to succeed now, and in the future. 

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The inaugural Sustainable City Showcase was a great success!  We've created an e-book which brings together the Showcase exhibitors in a celebration of sustainability solutions being offered by New Zealand businesses, public sector, research and tertiary institutions and the non-profit sector.  As such, this e-book is intended to be a point of reference for any and all wishing to support businesses and organisations making a conscious effort to move towards a more sustainable city.

Download the Showcase e-book according to the various zones:

The NZI National SBN Awards were held in Auckland on 8 November - Westpac New Zealand Limited was crowned the 2011 NZI Sustainable Business of the Year, as well as taking home the Trailblazer Large and Corporate Business Award and the People's Choice Award.  Click here for details of the wonderful Winners and Judges' Commendations! 

 

Sustainable businesses are cost-efficient and productive, attract and retain loyal customers, and offer a great place to work. We provide advice and support to help business succeed through becoming more sustainable. We support our members year-round with networking opportunities, practical tools, training and sustainability assessments.

How would you like to connect with us?

DO stuff
Use these practical tools that help you take action now. Get started with Get Sust Online, Carbon4Good, GreenFleet. Already on the journey? Move to the next level by taking the Get Sustainable Challenge.

LEARN stuff
Learn best practice and how to build a successful sustainable business. Take advantage of our Seminars and Workshops, Adviceline, Carbon Calculator, Sustainable Business Review. Sign up for the Latest News or see how you're measuring up with an Energy audit.

SHARE Stuff
Tell your stories and bring others along for the journey. Take a look at our Member Directory or get involved with Networking and the SBN Awards.

CREATE Stuff
Make new things, innovate with fresh ideas, products and services. Trailblazer Forums, Collaborate with other SBN members, Design and Innovate or Work with SBN to create new tools or services.

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