Taupo could be in for a new eco-sustainable housing community, reshaping the way houses receive heat, electricity, water, and use wastewater. The New Zealand Clean Energy Centre (NZCEC) is currently investigating whether or not this would be feasible. The community would use geothermal or biomass heat to heat homes; generate electricity from solar [...]

One person’s rubble might be potential material for Gap Filler’s new office. Sustainable Habitat Challenge (SHAC) and ReGeneration Trust New Zealand are collaborating to build an office for Gap Filler in Colombo St, Sydenham, with the help of volunteers and as many recycled or sustainable materials as possible. Gap Filler project co-ordinator Coralie Winn said [...]