2025 marks Wright Communications’ nineteenth year in business, a milestone that underscores its longevity in a constantly evolving communications landscape. This report covers Wright Communications 10 biggest sustainability impacts and more.
Meridian Energy supports Kiwi winery’s sustainability journey
Meridian Energy has supported Grove Mill Winery’s sustainability journey since 2025, providing a funded solar system that offsets approximately 20% of the site’s total consumption. With Meridian covering installation costs, the partnership makes financial sense for...
Contact Energy furthers focus on renewables; $525m equity raise announced
Contact Energy has released its 2026 Financial Half Year results, highlighting 97% of the energy they’ve generated for New Zealanders has been renewable. Contact also announced plans to raise $525 million to accelerate investment in new battery, solar and geothermal...
EECA launches first demonstration farms involved in Solar on Farms programme
EECA has announced the first 32 demonstration farms taking part in its Solar on Farms programme. The initiative aims to showcase how solar and batteries perform across key sectors in New Zealand. Early modelling suggests installing larger systems already used on some...
Genesis – Big delivery for Huntly Power Station battery
Genesis Energy has taken a big step towards its Gen35 strategy following the delivery of a key 172-tonne transformer for the new grid-scale battery at Huntly Power Station. The battery will help keep energy supply reliable as New Zealand moves towards renewable,...
NZGBC Report: Distributed energy is cheaper than LNG – and reduces costs for Kiwi families
New Zealand Green Building Council (NZGBC) has released new analysis highlighting how LNG imports could lock New Zealanders into high energy bills. The report suggests distributed renewable energy offers a more cost-effective alternative, identifying rooftop solar and...
NZICC, operated by SkyCity, awarded Qualmark Gold
The New Zealand International Convention Centre (NZICC), operated by SkyCity, is celebrating its achievement of Qualmark Gold, the highest accreditation under Qualmark’s Sustainable Tourism Business criteria. The Venue, opened on Feb 11 and received the award...
EECA – Installing solar energy systems into community buildings
Kāpiti Coast District Council is collaborating with Energy Efficiency & Conservation Authority (EECA), Wellington Region Emergency Management Office (WREMO) and community organisations to install solar energy systems (solar photo voltaic (PV) panels and batteries)...
Fonterra and other partners support field trials focused on ryegrass traits to improve milk production and environmental outcomes
BioLumic’s "world-first" technology activates natural biological processes in crops like ryegrass, corn, and rice, boosting growth, resilience, and yield without genetic modification. This sustainable approach shortens the time and cost needed to develop new plant...
Meridian Energy takes top ESG rating spot
Congratulations to Meridian Energy who has been named Number 1 in New Zealand by Forsyth Bar Limited’s Carbon Environmental, Social and Governance Ratings Report for the fourth year in a row. The report measures the efforts of 55 NZX Limited companies, accounting for...
Westpac NZ announces interest-free lending to support home resilience
Westpac NZ is offering interest free home loan top ups up to NZ$50,000 over five years to support resilience against natural hazards. Choices home loan customers can fund improvements such as drainage, moisture barriers or raising outdoor electrics.
Deloitte releases 2025 C-suite Sustainability Report
Deloitte's Global 4th survey of more than 2,100 executives across 27 countries has revealed sustainability remains a top three priority on the C-suite agenda, alongside technology adoption and artificial intelligence (AI). The results found leaders recognise the...