Build Aotearoa January 2026
Welcome to the first episode of Build Aotearoa for 2026. Coming up this year, the NZGBC will be celebrating 20 years of advocating for bette...
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Home Style Green - Sustainable Design and Building
How do you make a healthy, comfortable home that's sustainable and cost effective? A ‘green’ home is the foundation of living a green lifestyle. Join me as I interview leading architects fro...
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THRIVE 25 Expo Part 2 - Supplier Spotlight
In this episode, I continue my coverage of the THRIVE 25 Conference with a series of interviews from the trade show floor. I spoke with lead...
THRIVE 25 Exhibitor Showcase - Part 1
I chatted with the wide range of exhibitors at the 2025 Australian Passivhaus Conference, THRIVE 25 in Melbourne. This year saw a growing co...
Build Aotearoa December 2024 with Sharon Robinson and Glenn Harley
How do you make a healthy, comfortable home that's sustainable and cost effective? A ‘green’ home is the foundation of living a green lifest...
H1 Again with Jason Quinn
The government is seeking consultation on insulation standards. Again. Jason Quinn has waded through the details and provided a handy summar...
Build Aotearoa ERP 2 with Elrond Burrell
The government has released New Zealand's second emission reduction plan and it does mention building and construction. Elrond Burrell share...
Build Aotearoa MBIE Weather Files and Self Certification
I'm joined again by Sharon Robinson and Glenn Harley for a chat about the possibility of builder self-certification and MBIE's updated weath...
Wao Summit 2024 with Aaron Thule
Wao Summit 2024 is happening next week, 29th October - 2nd November. Speakers include John Bell, Monique Kelly, Dr. Jim Salinger, Alec Tang,...
Build Aotearoa 22: Glenn Harley and Sharon Robinson
How do you make a healthy, comfortable home that's sustainable and cost effective? A ‘green’ home is the foundation of living a green lifest...
The Products and People Supporting PHINZ 2024
How do you make a healthy, comfortable home that's sustainable and cost effective? A ‘green’ home is the foundation of living a green lifest...
Build Aotearoa 21: PHINZ 2024
I caught up with Glenn Harley and Joseph Lyth to talk about the recent Passive House conference in Wellington, and other building issues in...
Build Aotearoa 20: Resilienz with Linday Wood
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Build Aotearoa 19: Constructive
Notes from RMBA's Constructive Industry Forum.
Build Aotearoa 18: Better Building with Monique Kelly of Wao
Wao is a collective dedicated to a regenerative future. I caught up with co-founder Monique Kelly to discuss why she does what she does, and...
Build Aotearoa 17: Platinum Homes with Sam Watt
99 Waiwai Drive, Milldale north of Auckland looks like a regular new house in a regular new subdivision, but around 30 people visited the si...
Build Aotearoa 16: Responsible Development with Kirsty Merriman
Kirsty Merriman is a property developer who is conscious about the type of homes she delivers. She's interested in sharing her knowledge abo...
Build Aotearoa 15: Building Circularity
In this episode of Build Aotearoa, I explore the concept of building circularity and its impact on the construction industry. Learn about de...
Build Aotearoa 14: The Mammal House
How do you make a healthy, comfortable home that's sustainable and cost effective? A ‘green’ home is the foundation of living a green lifest...
Build Aotearoa 13: Homestar vs Building Code
The New Zealand Building Code does not guarantee performance in all areas that many homeowners might expect. Fortunately, Homestar is availa...
Build Aotearoa 12: Offsite NZ with Scott Fisher
Scott Fisher is the CEO of Offsite NZ. I caught up with him to discuss the history, current practice and future opportunities of offsite man...