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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".

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.

Read on for 5 good reasons why you should enter the Sustainable Business Network Awards!


EECA is now inviting entries for the 2010 EECA Awards.

Rachel Brown says 'green's the way for companies to go' in Weekend Herald.

Check out the great new NZ Herald advertisement featuring NZI and the Sustainable Business Network!

Southern

The Southern Region is staffed by Brenda Harkin - Regional Manager, and Kirsty Quickfall - Nelson Coordinator.  We run training programmes, networking events and the annual Sustainable Business Network Awards.

Contact Brenda by phoning 04 384 4715, or 021 686 443, or by emailing brenda@sustainable.org.nz.

Contact Kirsty by phoning 03 546 9176, or 021 241 3353, or by emailing kirsty@sustainable.org.nz.

The 2010 Southern Regional Advisory Board (RAB) is comprised of the following members:

  • Peter Taylor; Elected Chairperson and National Board Representative 
  • Katy Steele - Nelson Environment Centre; Elected Vice-Chairperson
  • Jim Small - Serra Natural Foods Ltd; Elected
  • Mike Tournier - Landcare Research; Co-opted
  • Pete Summers - Boffa Miskell; Co-opted

 

Events
Come and join us for a unique celebration of our region's sustainable businesses!

Come along and enjoy networking in a relaxed atmosphere!

Behaviour Change Training for Sustainability Advocates