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International experts to share secrets to building sustainable brands

August 20, 2015 – 12:45 pm |

Sustainable Business Network
International branding experts will show New Zealand businesses how to build brand loyalty by telling compelling sustainability stories that resonate with their audiences at the Project NZ: Telling Good Stories conference in Auckland …

Business leaders make the case for greener economy

June 13, 2012 – 10:03 am | One Comment

WWF-New Zealand Media Release – for immediate release

 
Business leaders make the case for greener economy
 
Global environmental organisation WWF has today welcomed a report by a group of prominent New Zealand business leaders calling for action …

Turns out big business CAN equal green business

March 29, 2012 – 3:59 pm |

By Charissa Kavermann
When looking around my own community to find out about what it had to offer in the green design department, I didn’t think it would be the biggest building on the block.
Previously when …

Fairtrade Organic Kokako – Rangatira and Aotea Coffee and Purely Intense Drinking Chocolate – Feels good on all levels

March 24, 2012 – 6:04 pm | 2 Comments

 
Ok I’ve said it once and I’ll say it again, I’m a sucker for Fairtrade or certified organic foods and beverages.  It just seems to make them taste nicer.  Yes, it’s an area where I …

The Biological Business Model – Sustaining Profit, People and Planet

March 23, 2012 – 7:57 pm | 2 Comments

With Dr Elisabet Sahtouris
Conscious Capitalism and the Biological Business Model.
When you break it down, everything in life follows biological systems and the evolution of these living systems. Even businesses: from what works to what doesnt, …

Sinbad Sanctuary project reaping hugely positive results

March 21, 2012 – 6:08 pm |

Media release from Southern Discoveries
21 March 2012
 
Sinbad Gully sponsorship hugely rewarding
 
An award-winning environmental conservation project in a World Heritage Area is continuing to demonstrate “uplifting and positive” results half-way through the first stage of …

Green Growth Seen as Delivering Better Future, More New Jobs and a Better Rep for NZ

November 23, 2011 – 8:49 pm |

Media Release     23 November 2011
KIWIS WANT URGENT ACTION TO SECURE $6 TRILLION TRADE OPPORTUNITY
Green Growth seen as delivering a better future, more new jobs and a better reputation for NZ.
AUCKLAND, 23 November 2011 – …

Carrotmob: What a Nifty Idea …

August 21, 2011 – 7:26 pm | One Comment

A blog by Charlotte Squire
Consumer power makes a statement for the planet.

I know an exciting grass roots initiative when I see one.  Very recently, during a fantastic conversation about our Golden Bay Buy Local food …

Green Profile Series: Ecobob.co.nz

July 3, 2011 – 5:30 pm |

1.  What’s the purpose of www.ecobob.co.nz?
The purpose of Ecobob is to facilitate the sharing of information on eco friendly homes and support people who wish to live in a more environmentally friendly …

The (Final) 100 Mile Coromandel People Harvest!

January 1, 2011 – 9:29 pm | 4 Comments

Week 4: A smorgasbord of local hot-spots guaranteed to inspire! Part 2
An inspiring four week harvest of visionary people and projects achieving the seemingly impossible within 100 miles of my Coromandel home.

6. Paradise, lost in …

Vote for Emily Harris to Receive $10,000 from Pure Futures to Help Turn New Zealand’s Rooftops Green

September 24, 2010 – 3:07 pm |

Hi,
As you know, I’ve been working hard since February on my vision of building strong, sustainable urban communities through rooftop vege gardening. I’ve created my first demonstration garden and am currently working on …

Business Sustainability

July 10, 2010 – 4:30 pm |

Many businesses seem to be challenged when it comes to sustainability. Why? Because everyone in a business is (should be!) focussed on achieving the outcomes desired by investors.
When you’re focussed on your cash flow, or …

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