Events

Sustainable Business Awards 2025

Wellington viewing party: Sustainable Business Awards 2025

Gather to watch the 2025 Sustainable Business Awards streaming live from Tāmaki Makaurau, and celebrate the finalists and winners from Pōneke and beyond.

Modern Slavery film screening

Join Massey University for a powerful evening of film and discussion as we confront the realities of debt bondage, a pervasive form of modern slavery affecting millions worldwide.

The Next Economy: Rethinking business, innovation & economic systems

How do we reimagine business and innovation so they serve people and planet? How can economic systems evolve to deliver wellbeing, resilience and shared prosperity?

Future Council screening and Q&A with Damon Gameau, Director

Join us at Next Fest for a screening of Future Council with Director Q&A! Think 'School of Rock' meets 'An Inconvenient Truth'.

Future-proof your business: Getting ahead of climate and operational risks

This is a practical, two-hour taster session to spark ideas, build confidence, and help you stay operating during disruption.

Turning ideas into impact: How to inspire people to care and take action

You’re working to create change – not just for your business, but for the planet. But sometimes shifting mindsets and sparking action can feel almost impossible. So how do you talk about your innovative idea in a way that genuinely changes how your audience thinks and behaves?

Next Fest 2025

Next Fest is a high-energy, disruptive festival across multiple venues, designed to ignite innovation, forge connections and make change happen.

Resilient Waters: German-NZ Conference

Strengthening Urban Water Systems Against Extreme Weather – German Insights for Aotearoa.

CEBUS Industry Breakfast: Regenerative Circular Economy

How to gift with purpose and impact

With Christmas just around the corner, now's a great time to think about how you can make your gift-giving more meaningful.

Electrify Business Northland

This informative roadshow is in partnership with the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA). We’re highlighting the latest opportunities and benefits for electrification in small and medium-sized businesses.

Connect with te Puhinui - October

Experience the warm manaaki (hospitality) of the Taiao Rangers and immerse yourself in hands-on regeneration mahi.

Sustainability fundamentals: October

We recommend this for anyone starting out in professional sustainability, or in a career changing process.

Electrify Your Business with Mike Casey

Come along to hear from Mike Casey, who is saving tens of thousands a year on his all-electric solar-powered cherry orchard, and find out how electrifying Dunedin is the smartest, cheapest, and healthiest way to power our lives.

Engaging your team in sustainability - a fireside chat with Dr Niki Harre

Join S360 for an exclusive fireside chat between business sustainability specialist and Professor of Practice at the University of Canterbury Caroline Thalund and Dr Niki Harre.

FNZCCI Climate & Sustainability Forum 2025

This is a French New Zealand Chamber of Commerce & Industry’s (FNZCCI) annual event, bringing together business leaders, policymakers, and sustainability professionals from New Zealand, France, and Europe.

Mindful Money Fundraising Auction & Party 2025

Bid, sip and celebrate! Join Mindful Money for an unforgettable fundraising evening!

Muriwai Half Marathon & Fun Run

We’re working toward a bold vision: returning kiwi to the forests of Muriwai. Every stride helps raise vital funds to support bringing kiwi home.

Adaptation Futures Insights

Join us for an informal lunchtime gathering to share insights from the recent UN Adaptation Conference.

Measuring Circular Economies Symposium

Measuring Circular Economies Symposium is hosted by Massey University's College of Humanities and Social Sciences.

Sustainable innovation evening

Gain insights into emerging opportunities in sustainable innovation, hear stories from local innovators and build meaningful industry connections.

Adaptation Futures 2025

Accelerating adaptation action. The 8th international Adaptation Futures Conference (AF2025) will be held in Ōtautahi Christchurch, New Zealand from 13 to 16 October, 2025.