25 Aug 2010 – The Environmental Protection Authority is expected to receive infrastructure applications totalling more than $6 billion by the end of next year, Environment Minister Nick Smith says. more »
Eco labels and the right information have mass market appeal
23 Aug 2010 – Sellers using eco-labels backed with the right information could make as many as 85% of New Zealanders more likely to buy a product. more »
Virtual home NZ’s first renewable energy management showcase
20 Aug 2010 – A step towards one of New Zealand’s first sustainable urban development was realised today with the launch of the Hobsonville Point Infor... more »
$170m research programme set to transform dairy industry
17 Aug 2010 – Industry-good body DairyNZ and Fonterra say the creation of a NZ$170 million research programme through the Primary Growth Partnership (P... more »
Executives with highest spending most likely into carbon footprint management
16 Aug 2010 – The 2010 Fairfax Media -ShapeNZ survey on sustainable business practice shows formal reporting on sustainability measures is now being co... more »
What 1000 CEOs say about sustainable development End consumers as well as business and government customers are increasingly driving a company’s strategy for developing sustainable products and services, according to the largest global study of chief executives on the issue. The recesion has grown interest in sustainable practice, not reduced it. more »
What will make 59% of your staff want to leave? This new ShapeNZ research shows 59 per cent of New Zealanders - and 67% of managers - are likely to walk away from their jobs if they perceive their employer to be socially irresponsible. more »
The values driving Kiwis It's the environment plus higher incomes. Kiwis want both, according to this third survey tracking their environmental concerns and values. more »
Pathfinders
New Zealand’s first worm-based sewage treatment system New Zealand’s first worm-based sewage treatment system is now successfully operating in Southland. It could have nationwide application, says MWH. more »
Give us a home on the range - within limits Kiwis don’t want urban expansion to continue unchecked. There is strong support for councils limiting urban development and building multi-use centres near people's homes according to new a new book from the Centre for Sustainable Cities, featuring ShapeNZ research. more »
What makes a Green job a decent one? A new scoping study on making green jobs decent jobs, available here in full. more »
New FREE guide to emissions trading This new guide to the New Zealand Emissions Trading Scheme from Business Council member company MWH provides a straight forward summary of how you may be affected and the measures you can take to minimise risk and maximise opportunities under the scheme. more »
"Hatched": the Kiwi book on new ways to do business Developing new ways to live and do business will be the defining challenge of our age, say the authors of this innovative e–book called "Hatched". It covers innovative research undertaken with businesses, across policy sectors, communities and individuals . more »
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