The Sustainability Society
We are a national network that fosters sustainability in the built environment.
Introducing our 2026 theme: Positive Futures - In 2026, The Sustainability Society is turning our focus toward imagining and shaping the futures we want for Aotearoa’s communities, landscapes, and built environments.
Throughout the year, we’ll be creating spaces for conversation, collaboration, and fresh thinking, from events and forums to member-written articles. It’s an opportunity for our sector to pause, look ahead, and explore how today’s decisions can build tomorrow’s thriving places.
Click here for more information and register for the launch event on the
26th of February at our summer Green Thinks.
Our Society
The Sustainability Society is a national network established to foster sustainability across the built environment. The Society provides learning and fosters dialogue on sustainability through workshops, webinars, forums and other projects. It takes a complex systems approach to sustainability, recognising that human and natural systems are increasingly interconnected and interdependent. Formed in 2003 (as NZSSES), The Sustainability Society is a Technical Interest Group within Engineering New Zealand.
Getting More Value From Procurement
The Sustainability Society, in collaboration with the Engineering New Zealand Wellington Branch, is pleased to invite you to an insightful session on how procurement can be used as a powerful lever for better project outcomes.
Procurement is far more than a process for selecting suppliers and awarding contracts; it’s one of the most powerful tools we have for shaping the success of a project. We’re excited to welcome Peter Ollivier, Senior Principal – Advisory at Egis, who will share practical lessons from real infrastructure and built environment projects.
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Green Thinks Nationwide - Positive Futures Launch!
Join us this February for the exciting launch of our 2026 theme, Positive Futures, at Green Thinks! This event will take place simultaneously in Wellington, Auckland, Tauranga and Christchurch, with an online option for those joining us from other regions.
We envision a thriving future for our communities, landscapes, and urban environments, and we invite you to be a part of this vital conversation. Engage with fellow members, committee, partners, and thought leaders in the built environment as we explore what positive futures could mean for our cities and beyond.
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Green Thinks Wellington- Spring Edition!
From Ground Up: The Critical Role of Site in Sustainable Design!
Join Tina Williams, Architect and NZIA chair for korero on the important role that residential sites play in making our cities greener.
Although the architectural ‘site’ is one of the greatest influences on buildings, many residential developments lose touch with critical opportunities to help solve city wide systemic sustainability issues. Land use is a big focus of big industries but the cumulative impact of residential development trends shouldn’t be overlooked. Come along to share in the conversation!
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Green Thinks Wellington- Winter Edition!
Integrating Regenerative Thinking in Adaptation- this event is organised in collaboration with the Aotearoa Climate Adaptation Network Annual Hui taking place in Wellington this July.
Join us for a morning discussion aimed at intertwining regenerative thinking with climate adaptation. We will look beyond traditional approaches for addressing climate change including flooding, sea-level rise, urban heat and hydrological impacts.
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Green Drinks Auckland - Spring Edition!
Join us for some refreshments and korero with a springy twist on Wednesday, 11th of September 2024.
Embrace the spirit of taking action! Join us for Auckland Green Drinks on the 11th of September as we celebrate the arrival of spring, hosted by our Organisational Member Awa Environmental.
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