Partner with the Better Building Working Group to implement a comprehensive education and outreach programme that empowers the community and building industry to adopt climate smart, resilient, and healthy construction practices.
5.4 Promoting a better building standard
Action
Key Initiatives
- Industry collaboration and innovation: Foster partnerships among builders, developers, architects, and industry professionals to drive innovation in low-carbon, energy-efficient, and climate-resilient construction.
- Training and capacity building: Deliver training, workshops, and resources to upskill industry professionals and homeowners in sustainable design, energy efficiency, and building performance.
- Circular economy and sustainable materials: Support the Waste Management and Minimisation Plan (WMMP) to promote the use of sustainable, locally sourced materials, encourage waste reduction, and support construction practices that extend building longevity and reduce environmental impact.
- Scaling best practices: Investigate how other Councils across New Zealand have incentivised green building standards, to identify the most effective and practical solutions for our district. Work alongside the building sector, NZ Green Building Council, Superhome Movement and other advocacy organisations to accelerate the adoption of cutting-edge sustainable building technologies and methodologies.
For more information visit: www.wao.co.nz/better-building
5.4
Project Details
Investment
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Investment Value (Estimate)
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<$20k
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$20K - $100K
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$100K - $500K
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>$500K
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To be confirmed/still under review
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Key Partners
Wao, local building industry stakeholders, NZ Green Building Council, Better Building Working Group, Superhome Movement, community.
Kāi Tahu Value Alignment
Whanaukataka - Family and community focused
Haere whakamua - Future focused
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5.1Sustainable project managementEmbed sustainable project management practices aligned with international best practice throughout the lifecycle of capital projects to reduce environmental impacts and enhance long-term sustainability.
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5.2Best practice carbon managementEmbed best practice carbon management standards, such as PAS 2080:2023, into all stages of infrastructure planning and delivery to track, reduce, and manage whole-of-life carbon in major capital works projects.
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5.3Designing for climate resilienceEmbed climate resilience into infrastructure strategic planning and engineering codes of practice to future proof for a changing climate.
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5.5Sustainable Council buildingsImplement eco-design principles, low-impact construction methods, and renewable energy integration in Council-led building projects to minimise environmental impact, enhance resilience, improve long-term efficiency, and reduce operation costs.
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5.6Promoting responsible water usageImplement the Water Demand Management Plan to encourage responsible and efficient water use, helping safeguard our pristine sources for future generations.
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5.7Strengthening stormwater resilienceDevelop and implement integrated stormwater catchment management plans across the district to ensure a science-based, nature-positive approach to stormwater management.
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5.8Supporting community-led water initiativesCollaborate with Kāi Tahu, WAI Wānaka, Mana Tāhuna, Friends of Lake Hayes, ORC and others to accelerate catchment -scale planning and community-led initiatives that enhance freshwater health, biodiversity, and climate resilience.