Learn about sustainability in business and connect with others at the following events. We also offer a selection of training courses.
Events
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AucklandCommunicating Sustainability Masterclass 2026
Communicating Sustainability Masterclass 2026
Back by popular demand, the Communicating Sustainability Masterclass 2026 is a day of hands-on learning led by industry experts.
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AucklandLeadership in Sustainable Business Course March 2026
Leadership in Sustainable Business Course March 2026
This in-depth course equips you with the knowledge, confidence and commitment to wield real influence on sustainability at all levels in your organisation.
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WaikatoLaunch of New Zealand’s First Community Vanadium Flow Battery Project
Launch of New Zealand’s First Community Vanadium Flow Battery Project
Zion Technologies Limited and SBANZ are hosting the launch of one of NZ’s first community-scale Vanadium Flow Battery (VFB) energy storage systems.
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AucklandEcoFest 2026
EcoFest 2026
A month-long celebration of our unique environment and sustainable living across Tāmaki Makaurau, Auckland.
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AucklandHow to make an outdoor wine cap mushroom patch
How to make an outdoor wine cap mushroom patch
Join Sarah Williams and Kaipātiki Project for an informative workshop on how to grow King Stropharia mushroom (also known as Burgundy and Wine Cap).
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AucklandWhat happens to your recycling? Tour of New Zealand’s largest material recovery facility
What happens to your recycling? Tour of New Zealand’s largest material recovery facility
Discover how the facility sorts materials such as paper, steel, glass, plastics and aluminium into individual streams, and see first-hand what can (and can’t) be recycled in practice.
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AucklandThe magic of glowworms
The magic of glowworms
Join Kaipātiki Project for an evening of fun facts, photos and a chance to connect with one of New Zealand’s most enchanting natural wonders.
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WellingtonClimate Festival Pōneke
Climate Festival Pōneke
A three-week community-led programme of events, activations, and creative climate solutions designed to bring together organisations, communities, and individuals to accelerate climate action across Wellington.
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AucklandFleet, Tech & e-Mobility conference & expo 2026
Fleet, Tech & e-Mobility conference & expo 2026
Sustainable transport solutions: mobility is changing, and with it comes a new era of fleet management, technology.
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Bay of PlentyElectrify your business Tauranga
Electrify your business Tauranga
Learn how to electrify your business to help you cut costs, improve efficiency and reduce your environmental impact.
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WorkshopSmartphone video workshop with Bazzacam: Auckland
Smartphone video workshop with Bazzacam: Auckland
Supercharge your content creation skills, all from your phone!
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AucklandGiant worms: the hidden giants beneath our feet
Giant worms: the hidden giants beneath our feet
Join Kaipātiki Project for a fascinating talk to unearth the mysteries of these incredible creatures and learn why they’re vital to our ecosystems.
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AucklandCaring for pā harakeke
Caring for pā harakeke
Join Charmaine Bailie and the Kaipātiki Project team for a four-session series focused on caring for pā harakeke.
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AucklandKākahi: freshwater treasures
Kākahi: freshwater treasures
Dive into the fascinating story of kākahi and their role in the health of our waterways.
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WellingtonElectrify your business Wellington
Electrify your business Wellington
Learn how to electrify your business to help you cut costs, improve efficiency and reduce your environmental impact.
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NetworkNetwork & Connect: adaptation in action
Network & Connect: adaptation in action
Building business resilience through nature, water and place
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OnlineSeeds Impact Conference 2026
Seeds Impact Conference 2026
Celebrating positive change and models for the future
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AucklandBeyond the election: A new mandate for our environment
Beyond the election: A new mandate for our environment
The Environmental Defence Society's 2026 conferences focuses on the next term of government and will review key environmental challenges facing Aotearoa and the adequacy of responses from all political parties.
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OnlineSustainability fundamentals: July 2026
Sustainability fundamentals: July 2026
We recommend this for anyone starting out in professional sustainability, or in a career changing process.
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AucklandNature & Business Symposium 2026
Nature & Business Symposium 2026
A ground breaking event that inspires vital action and collaboration for nature.
Past event recordings
Missed some of our past events? Watch recordings of some of our recent events.