News & Insights

01 Jul 2026

Next in Motion: resilience, momentum and a hard goodbye

Another wave of businesses is reshaping Aotearoa New Zealand’s economy. Through tough times, they’re still gaining traction.

Case Studies

30 Jun 2026

Kenai Limited: putting electric excavation to work in Auckland

Auckland civil contractor Kenai Limited is proving that electric construction equipment can deliver real business and environmental benefits on urban job sites.

Media Releases

24 Jun 2026

Sustainability profession ‘comes of age’ – but pressure remains beneath the surface

New research shows the sustainability profession in Aotearoa New Zealand has firmly established itself at the centre of business strategy – but ongoing pressures around capability, career pathways and pay are threatening to stall its progress.

Insights

23 Jun 2026

Nature is your business partner

Kimberley Savill, SBN's Head of Nature and lead organiser of the Nature & Business Symposium 2026, reflects on conversations with businesses, community groups and individuals who are proving that nature and business can thrive together.

Media Releases

10 Jun 2026

New report reveals Aotearoa’s sustainable innovators are ambitious but struggling to grow

A new report released today by the Sustainable Business Network (SBN) and Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury (UC) reveals that while Aotearoa New Zealand’s sustainable innovators remain optimistic about growth, many face ongoing barriers in accessing the capital and conditions needed to scale.

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04 Jun 2026

A new year, a new team: growing our nature mahi this Matariki

Te Tau Hou Māori, the Māori New Year, is a time to pause, reflect, and look ahead. As Matariki returns to our skies, we find ourselves doing exactly that!

Media Releases

02 Jun 2026

Entries open for 2026 Sustainable Business Awards

Entries are now open for the 2026 Sustainable Business Awards, New Zealand’s pre-eminent sustainability awards. Now in their 24th year, the Awards celebrate outstanding innovation and leadership in sustainability.

Insights

29 May 2026

From Extraction to Restoration: Ōnuku's Vision for Akaroa Harbour

A powerful call to action in restoration rather than extraction was shared with more than 100 community and political leaders at the Te Kori a te Kō Nature Symposium in Akaroa on New Zealand’s South Island.

Case Studies

27 May 2026

Electrified from day one

Puhoi Organic Distillery & Caviar House is a model for full electrification and whole-business sustainability.

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26 May 2026

Electrification is key to our energy future

Insights from Electrify Queenstown 2026, an event that has grown well beyond a regional showcase for electric innovations.

Case Studies

25 May 2026

Kaibosh powers ahead with an electric fleet

By committing early to an electric vehicle fleet, Kaibosh Food Rescue has reduced its emissions and is better positioned to respond to a community in need, even as fuel costs squeeze the organisations around it.

News

25 May 2026

SBN wins sustainability award for annual report

We are thrilled that our 2024-25 annual report has won the sustainability award in the New Zealand For Purpose Reporting Awards 2026!

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20 May 2026

Three SBN Next list innovators named among New Zealand's Earthshot Prize nominees

Three organisations from the Sustainable Business Network's Next list (finalists in the Sustainable Business Awards) have been selected as nominees for the prestigious 2026 Earthshot Prize.

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06 May 2026

2026 Sustainable Business Awards expand

The 2026 Sustainable Business Awards are expanding to encompass eight categories, broadening their reach to a wider pool of entrants.

05 May 2026

Fast fashion is drowning our op shops

Kiwis currently landfill around 52,000 tonnes of “post-consumer clothing” every year. A lot of it gets there via op-shops. But they’re increasingly overwhelmed with discarded clothing. This means a lot of it ends up in landfill anyway.

Insights

05 May 2026

Is your business sending recycling straight to landfill?

Almost a third of Auckland's kerbside recycling ends up in landfill, not because the system is broken, but because of how material arrives at the recovery facility.

Insights

08 Apr 2026

Next in motion: signals from our emerging economy builders

A new wave of businesses is reshaping Aotearoa New Zealand's economy and they’re gaining traction.

Insights

08 Apr 2026

Here's how your business can help conservation groups

Community conservation groups need your help and you might have more to offer than you realise. These groups run on tight budgets and are constantly pulled away from their core mahi by the need to find resources. They're not just looking for donations. They need skills, equipment, vehicles and volunteer time. That's where businesses like yours come in.

Insights

07 Apr 2026

Trust, storytelling and impact

This March, the Sustainable Business Network hosted its third Communicating Sustainability Masterclass, bringing together sustainability and communications professionals from a wide range of organisations for a day of discussion, reflection and practical learning.

Nature

30 Mar 2026

Make your business volunteering count for nature

Conservation Week, Te Wiki o te Taiao, is a great time to get your staff volunteering on nature projects. Learn how to make that count.

Case Studies

30 Mar 2026

Small budget, big impact: FSM's journey to a cleaner fleet

FSM partnered with Carbn to switch to a cleaner fleet, which helped to balance costs and reduce emissions while delivering essential community services.

Insights

03 Mar 2026

How to build trust through authentic sustainability communication

In an era of ‘fake news’, AI and proliferation of content and channels, trust matters more than ever. It’s a cornerstone of company reputation – hard won, but easily lost. Trust is particularly important when it comes to sustainability. That’s largely due to greenwashing cases, which have caused scepticism about sustainability messaging.

News

02 Mar 2026

Scholarship spot open for course on Leadership in Sustainable Business

We’re looking for an up-and-coming sustainability leader to fill one scholarship spot on our Leadership in Sustainable Business Course later this month.

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23 Feb 2026

Employer subsidy programme drives increase in public transport use

More than 80 businesses are subsidising public transport for their staff through Auckland Transport’s Fareshare programme and it’s getting more people out of their cars and onto buses, trains and ferries.

Insights

03 Feb 2026

Connect for Nature: What community action achieved in 2025

Thousands of volunteers are rolling up their sleeves to restore Aotearoa New Zealand's rivers, streams, lakes and wetlands. Our Connect for Nature 2025 Report highlights eight community groups leading this vital mahi.

Next in Motion: resilience, momentum and a hard goodbye

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