NZ's first EV ambulance, donated by ASB Bank, has completed its 1st year on the road. The trial saw the EV respond to over 500 incidents, travel 13,671 km, and recorded an estimated reduction of approx. four tonnes of CO₂ emissions, while matching the reliability of...
Auckland Airport has switched on 11 industrial-scale heat pumps, cutting natural-gas use by about 40%. Each shipping-container-sized unit delivers 6000kW of heating or cooling. The upgrade modernises decades-old infrastructure, marking a major milestone in cutting...
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.
Transpower has released five possible scenarios for NZ’s economy and the energy system required to power it. The models show how increasing electrification could shape national-grid requirements to 2050, helping Transpower plan the investments to support a net zero...
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 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 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 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,...
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...
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...
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)...
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...