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Smarter Homes
http://www.smarterhomes.org.nz
A website run by Department of Building & Housing, to educate New Zealanders about how to build smarter homes that are healthy, comfortable and energy efficient. |
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Sustainability.govt.nz
http://www.sustainability.govt.nz
NZ Government website promoting sustainable living in all aspects of life, with practical ideas for reducing your impact on the environment and saving money in the process. |
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Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA)
http://www.eeca.govt.nz
http://www.energywise.org.nz
http://www.eecabusiness.govt.nz
The Crown entity mainly responsible for delivering the government's energy efficiency policy through education, awareness and specific programmes. |
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New Zealand Green Building Council (NZGBC)
http://www.nzgbc.org.nz
A non-government and non-profit organization that aims to accelerate the development and adoption of market-based green building practices in New Zealand. |
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Climate Change Solutions
http://www.climatechange.govt.nz
New Zealand government website with information about the causes, evidence and effects of climate change, and the action being taken by the government to reduce emissions and prepare New Zealanders for climate change. Includes a section on the NZ Emissions Trading Scheme. |
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Beacon Pathway
http://www.beaconpathway.co.nz
http://www.homesmarts.org.nz
A research consortium working to find affordable, attractive ways to make New Zealand homes more sustainable. |
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Landcare Research
http://www.landcareresearch.co.nz
http://www.carbonzero.co.nz
A Crown Research Institute that administers the Enviro-MarkŪ environmental management system for businesses to measure their performance against environmental impact standards. They also provide carboNZero certification for effective management and neutralisation of carbon emissions. |
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Be the Change
http://www.bethechange.org.nz
Climate change forum with all sorts of information & posts by regular Kiwis. Website organised by Oxfam, Greenpeace NZ and Forest & Bird (the Royal Forest & Bird Protection Society of NZ). |
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Level
http://www.level.org.nz
BRANZ website covering all aspects of sustainable building in New Zealand. |
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Energy Management Association of New Zealand Inc. (EMANZ)
http://www.ema.org.nz
Association of energy management & energy efficiency professionals that works to uphold a high standard of expertise within their industry. Operates an accreditation programme for energy auditors. |
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Building Research Association of New Zealand (BRANZ)
http://www.branz.co.nz
An independent and impartial research, testing, consulting and information company providing resources for the building & construction industry. |
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Sustainable Electricity Association of New Zealand (SEANZ)
http://www.seanz.org.nz
An industry association that represents the interests of all stakeholders in the small scale renewable electricity generation industry. |
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Association of Building Sustainability Assessors (ABSA)
http://www.absa.net.nz
A not-for-profit incorporated association representing building and design professionals who specialise in assessing the environmental impact of buildings. Administers the qualification for Home Energy Rating Scheme (HERS) Accredited Assessors. |
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Solar Industries Association (SIA)
http://www.accreditedsolar.org.nz
Industry organisation that maintains an accreditation system to assist purchasers of solar water heating systems to find products that comply with the New Zealand Building Code and to find competent suppliers/installers.. |
