Links to some great resources

Here are a few essential web sites on energy, water, and material efficiency:

The technical aspects and details of NZ sustainable building.

The general aspects of NZ sustainable building.

Hunting for an energy expert?

NZ-specific information on renewable energy.

Energy efficient appliances and products comparison database see Energy Rating.

Space heating assessment and advice.

Water use - selecting water efficient appliances and equipment.

Material waste - how to reduce your construction waste, including designing out waste, waste on building sites, through to demolition waste see Reducing Building Material Wastes.

Whole range of environmental building related issues see Department of Climate Change