2010 NZI National SBN Awards Categories Open for Entry
Entries for SBNs regional business award categories are now closed but the search continues to find NZs most inspiring Social Innovations, Sustainability Champions and Sustainable Design and Innovations.
Sustainable Business Network Members Remain Committed Despite Recession
The economic downturn has created a growing sustainability divide, separating New Zealand businesses that understand and embrace sustainable business practices from those which see it as an "add-on".
You are invited to the BOP Sustainable Business Network Awards
Celebrating Extraordinary Business!
Bayfair Shopping Centre announced as new Cornerstone Sponsor
The Bay of Plenty Sustainable Business Network has announced Bayfair Shopping Centre as its new cornerstone sponsor for the next two years, joining Bay of Plenty Regional Council, Fulton Hogan and Opus.
Young Innovators Award winners
TAURANGA, Tuesday 20th July 2010: An innovative hay feeding bag and an automatic screen cleaner took a clean sweep at last night's Young Innovator Awards (YiA) in Tauranga.
Do you have an Extraordinary business?
 Read on for 5 good reasons why you should enter the Sustainable Business Network Awards!
Sustainability a Way of Business
Rachel Brown says 'green's the way for companies to go' in Weekend Herald.
The New Zealand Herald is pleased to announce a media partnership with the 2010 National NZI Sustainable Business Network Awards
The New Zealand Herald joins naming right sponsor NZI, as well as Corporate Express, EECA, Vodafone and the University of Waikato Management School in supporting the awards.
New Board elected for BOP Sustainable Business Network
The Bay of Plenty's Sustainable Business Network has elected a new regional advisory board for 2010.
Members have elected manufacturing industry consultant Gavin Cherrie, Bayfair's operations manager Steve Ellingford, and communications consultant Bruce Fraser to the new board.
NZTE Productivity Award - Entries now open for 2010
A unique productivity assessment is providing Bay of Plenty and Waikato businesses with the opportunity to benchmark themselves and compete for an NZTE Productivity Award in each region. The NZTE Productivity Award is part of the Waikato and the Bay of Plenty Sustainable Business Network Awards, which are held in September.
Cultivating Sustainability
Psychology for Sustainability Advocates (Melbourne workshops, August 2010)
Awake has developed a workshop to support those people who seek to promote sustainable behaviour. The Cultivating Sustainability workshop draws on the psychological principles and drivers of sustainability, and provides skills and tools for facilitating behaviour change.
Opus working for Kiwi
Staff from Opus International Consultant's Whakatane office were treated to a private release of two kiwi chicks last week in recognition of their contributions to the Whakatane Kiwi Trust.
Sustainable Backyards 2010
Sustainable Backyards organised by Tauranga Environment Centre, is a month long series of sustainability focused events celebrating the environment, with something for everyone from inspirational speakers to practical workshops.
Celebrating Earth Hour 2010
Tauranga is one of the 400 plus cities and towns across the world signed up to Earth Hour.
Earth Hour is a global campaign organised by WWF to encourage businesses, communities and individuals to take the steps needed to cut their emissions on an ongoing basis.
Fairtrade Bananas reach NZ shores
The Fair Trade Association is proud to inform you of the arrival of New Zealand's first Fairtrade Certified bananas brought to you by All Good.
Kiwi Festival Bay of Plenty Feb 2010
The Kiwi Festival 2010 is here, from 26 Feb through to 6th March, you will be treated to all manner of activities from Lipstick Lunches, art exhibitions, steam train excursions through to a fantastic line up of kiwi music in Wharepai Domain on the 6th March.
Bay Women Set to Enjoy Lipstick Lunch with Beauty Entrepreneur and Natalie Bridges
Hundreds of Bay women will learn the secret of how to turn the humble kiwifruit into a successful beauty product when they attend the inaugural Kiwi Festival's Lipstick Lunch.
Auckland entrepreneur Bernadette Soares, who owns some of New Zealand's most iconic beauty brands, will speak to around 250 local women when they attend the Lipstick Lunch at Kiwi 360 on Thursday 4th March 2010.
SPLORE Festival 2010 - Sustainability at its best
With a vision to be the greenest summer festival in New Zealand, it is no mean feat to accomplish when there are 10,000 camping on-site in a temporary community for 3 days. Amanda Wright, Splore Festival Director, is increasingly scaling the sustainable practices with each Splore festival and embracing new technology and processes to assist Splore to become a fully sustainable festival.
Opus employees highly satisfied
Whakatane Opus staff are revelling in the knowledge that in a recent survey, across all Opus International Consultants' offices, Whakatane staff had the highest levels of job satisfaction.
Energy Options makes it into the Top 50 fastest growing New Zealand Businesses for 2009!
Energy Options, winner of the Trailblazer - Not for Profit award at the 2009 BOP Sustainable Business Network Awards has won another prestigious award as one of the top 50 fastest growing businesses in NZ.
350 Global day of action on Climate Change
At 3.50pm, Saturday 24th October, Tauranga joined 170 other countries to make a stand for strong action against climate change.
Woods Creative Wins Bronze at 2009 Design Awards
Congratulations are in order for SBN member Woods Creative of Papamoa for winning bronze at the 2009 National BeST Design Awards recently held in Auckland...
Hydrohub
Water with conscience... read on to find out more
Council helps Rotorua Businesses to clean up
Over the past five years Rotorua District Council has assisted dozens of Rotorua businesses to clean-up their business practices, save money and help the environment at the same time.
Shopping centre excels at Sustainable Business Network Awards
Bayfair Shopping Centre was named the ‘Sustainable Business of the Year'...
Carbon footprint from travel to SBN BOP Awards, September 2009
Travel Survey results SBN BOP summary...
Congratulations to Aotearoa Breweries
SBN member, Kawerau-based Aotearoa Breweries has collected bronzes for its Mata Manuka and Artesian beers at the Brew New Zealand Beer Awards...
Media Release 26 Aug 2009
Whakatane Capital for Kiwi...
Breast Cancer Research Trust
Dawn Kelly fundraise online...
Air New Zealand to commence trans-Tasman services from Rotorua
Air New Zealand is to launch direct air services between Rotorua and Sydney.
Ever had a question about bio-energy?
Click more for further information..
Planting at Kopurererua valley
Greenfleet Planting day
The NZTE Productivity Award
Productivity assessment, first of its kind in Bay of Plenty...
New enviro tool for small businesses
Media Statement 15 July 2009
Media release 14th July
eDay 2009 offers the chance to safely dispose of e-waste..
Media Release
Top Tips by Steve Ellingford, Operations Mgr, Bayfair Shopping Centre
What's New
Green Directory is Worlds First! Ever wanted to find the best offers on the most sustainable, healthiest and safest products or services in New Zealand? 
Recession Resources and Information
Getting it right when times are tight...
Pandemic article
Preparing your business to respond to a pandemic
Zespri Media Release
Zespri takes the lead in measuring the minimising the carbon footprint of the New Zealand kiwifruit industry.
Winners of BNZ Partners Bay of Plenty Export Awards 2009
The winners of the BNZ Parnters BOP Export Awards 2009...
Trees for Survival
In 2009 the Sustainable Business Network plans to increase its commitment to the Trees for Survival programme by sponsoring the planting of 12,000 trees....
Tauranga City Councils
Ten Year Plan & Sustainability
Earth Hour
Be Part of Earth Hour 2009 March 28 from 8.30pm to 9.30pm 
Car Share BOP
Car Share BOP is a web-based application that promotes the idea of sharing a journey for travel in the Tauranga area and surrounds...
Walk2Work Day
18th March 2009 7am-9am
Bay of Plenty Times
GreenSpace- Your Weekly Environment Page How to save the Earth....
Smart Business Centre - Venue Hirage
The Smart Business Centre offers new and modern facilities. This facility can offer your business a wide range of venue options and meeting rooms that will meet all of your business needs....
Opus Tauranga
Sustainable Brain Trust Newsletter....
ON FORM, AND CELEBRATING BUSINESS SUCCESS!
It's been a year since the merger of Tauranga construction companies, Moyle Construction and Eaton Developments, created Form Building & Developments.
Modern Office Ltd
wins Emerging Business of the Year Award at the Westpac Business Awards 31st October 2008
Trade Aid Tauranga
Invest in your world- become a Trade Aid trustee
Ricoh secures carbon neutral tick
First local IT company to be certified
sustainability network video-conference on SUSTAINABLE PROCUREMENT
As the pressure to ‘go green' increases, organisations are looking towards procurement as a key element to their sustainability performance. As the opportunities grow however, so do the challenges!!! Join us on Tuesday 11th November for drinks and nibbles as we link into a national sustainability network video-conference on SUSTAINABLE PROCUREMENT.
Comvita wins prestigious employer award
Natural healthcare company Comvita has been recognised for combining the very essence of its business with good employee relations.
MEDIA RELEASE - October
Best Design Award 08 - Designers Institute of New Zealand New Zealand's BeST designs on show in Tauranga
MEDIA RELEASE
eDay diverts 112 tonnes of computer waste from landfills 6th October 2008
MEDIA RELEASE
Government funding granted for sustainable economic development in BOP Wednesday 22 October 2008
Local Tauranga Company Wins National Recruitment Award
1st Call Recruitment Tauranga took out
Favourite Recruitment Agency New Zealand - Generalist Small Recruiter in The SEEK Annual Recruitment Awards (SARA) held in Auckland on Friday night (17 October 2008).
ECO BABY & KIDS MARKET
A new monthly market selling natural, safe, eco-friendly baby and kids items...
Environment Bay of Plenty - Environmental Art Awards 2008
This year's winning entries will be on display at Tauranga's Alimento Café from Wednesday 15 October 2008 until Friday 24 October 2008.
Oxfam New Zealand
Oxfam election debates 2008
New SBN logo for members!
Get yours today!
BOP Sustainable Award Winners
And the winners are...
Green is the new black...
...says the owner of Slowfish Cafe in Mt. Maunganui, Britte Van Wheele...
Greenfleet membership promotion
First year free through Environment Bay of Plenty... Learn more about this great offer.
Bay of Plenty Sustainable Business Awards 2008
Does your business have what it takes?
The winner of the No Pollute Commute is...
... Marexim!
Get Sustainable Challenge Workshop
Learn more about paper and office supplies.
Emissions Testing in NZ
Want to save money and improve air quality with your fleet?
Nominations now open for Green Ribbon Awards
Honouring Our Environmental Champions Press Release by New Zealand Government at 11:41 am, 25 Feb 2008
Sustainable Backyards: No Pollute Commute
March kicks off Sustainable Backyards, and coming up later in the month is the No Pollute Commute...
Active Transport Campaign
Ever thought about ditching your car and biking or walking to work?
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