Carbon emissions stories
Councils across Australia and New Zealand could cut street-light bills by USD $120 million a year as new specs ease LED procurement.
The revised standard aims to speed approvals for volume builders while reducing compliance costs and lifting the quality of new homes.
Cheaper batteries are set to make electric cars affordable upfront in major markets by 2029, spurring a faster global sales surge.
Upstream spending is rebounding as oil majors push through more low-risk projects, with sanctions set to nearly double to 25 this year.
Raising landfill charges over seven years could lift New Zealand's recycling rate to 60 per cent and add 9,000 jobs, a report says.
Oil and gas groups face pressure to diversify as analysts forecast wind and solar could absorb more capital by 2030, despite limited production gains.
Charging networks and low running costs are helping New Zealand’s electric car uptake, as registrations hit a monthly record and sales broadened.
More homebuyers are seeking healthier, more efficient houses, with Homestar registrations rising tenfold in three years to 6,700.
Housing shortages, leaky homes and soaring land costs are forcing New Zealand to rethink design, building methods and quality.
The Brisbane tower’s timber frame is expected to cut carbon emissions and set a new benchmark for large-scale office developments.
Occupants in Wellington’s Aorangi House are seeing lower energy use and better comfort after a 1970s block was refurbished for efficiency.
Demand for sustainable buildings in New Zealand is surging, with five more major organisations joining the Green Building Council.
The funding will help keep freight and commuter services reliable, while supporting recovery works and safety upgrades across KiwiRail’s network.
New Zealand could face higher rail costs and more breakdowns after KiwiRail was warned diesel replacements may be pricier and less reliable than electrics.
The group’s Auckland office has lifted its NABERSNZ tenant score to 5 stars, underscoring lower energy use for occupiers and landlords alike.
Embedding Māori cultural values has helped the Auckland rail project secure only the second top sustainability rating awarded in New Zealand.
The market could more than double to USD $377 billion by 2022 as demand for lower-emission construction materials rises worldwide.
Better energy ratings are helping landlords cut costs while giving tenants healthier workplaces, higher productivity and longer leases.
Rising dairy, transport and industry emissions are testing New Zealand’s green credentials, with the OECD warning that water pollution is worsening.
Green building could lift investment returns and productivity, with New Zealand's property sector warned it must cut emissions as cities grow.
