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What Business Can Learn from Nature
This dynamic workshop will take you into the Waitakere Ranges to explore how we can apply the lessons that nature has for us to our business problems.  See here for the full invite.

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Accelerating Profit with Sustainable Practice

Come along to this thought leadership seminar where Simon Harvey, Chief Executive of the Natural Step, will provide insight on what are the possibilities for businesses in integrating sustainability throughout their operations.  


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Grow your business

ATEED have a wealth of resources to help you grow your business in Auckland and is the regional partner administering funding for NZTE vouchers for professional development.  See here for more details


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Get Cycling this Summer

With summer here, Auckland Transport have put together a huge range of amazing events to get us out and about.  See here for the full guide of cycle related activites and events happening this summer.


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Auckland Summer Cycle Carnival

Don’t miss the first ever Auckland Summer Cycle Carnival! Head to Queens Wharf on Auckland’s waterfront to experience all things cycling. You’ll find ramps and skills courses, BMX stunt riders, face painting, bike decorating, bike safety checks, puncture fixing tutorials, cycle information stands, music and entertainment, and lots more.

See here for more details and other cycle activites that are on this summer


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Northern

A fresh start in 2013

We've got a lot planned in 2013 to help all of our members become leaders and innovators in their various sectors.  As the largest region in the network, we have a huge diversity of members with individual strengths and needs and we are planning events throughout 2013 to inspire, connect and engage you with all members in the Northern community.

Join us for a E-waste recycling plant tour in February, the Forum in March, a biomimicry workshop in April, Trailblazer meet-up events for both SME and Corporate buisnesses held quarterly throughout the year, the New Member's Breakfast and more.

Do you want to learn how your company can improve efficiency through sustainability?

Take part in the Get Sustainable Challenge later in the year to monitor your company's sustainability record through participating in the Get Sustainable Challenge (GSC). 

Is your company leading the way with innovation in sustainability?

 Share your experiences with us at our Trailblazer Forums and monthly Networking Events; Learn more about issues in sustainability through our educational events. Work with us to identify new opportunities, or undertake the Get Sustainable Challenge for the chance to win a national award. Cost-effectively promote business sustainability initiatives by hosting an event or sponsoring a regional award.

Are you looking for recognition for your company's achievements in sustainability?

Get your business a chance of national recognition by entering the Sustainable Business Network regional awards. Talk to your SBN regional coordinator about sponsoring awards and hosting events.

The Northern Region of SBN works with members from Auckland to Northland. We run networking events, training, annual sustainable business awards. Our region has more than 300 members and was formed from the Auckland Environmental Business Network in 2002. The region is currently staffed by James Griffin and Julia Jackson.

Feel free to contact us:

James Griffin - Northern Regional Manager

Phone: 09 826 0394 / 021 686 155

Email: james@sustainable.org.nz

Julia Jackson - Northern Regional Coordinator

Phone: 09 826 4657 / 021 686 673

Email: julia@sustainable.org.nz
Events
Northern Region Events
We are putting together a busy schedule of events for all of our Northern and National members.  For more information about events, please go to our member section where we have a full calendar and details available.