About us

Welcome to Sustainable Events New Zealand, an initiative proudly brought to you by the New Zealand Events Association. Our mission is to inspire and empower the events community across Aotearoa to embrace sustainable practices, ensuring our vibrant events landscape thrives responsibly and ethically.

At Sustainable Events New Zealand, we believe in the power of the value chain, rather than just the supply chain. Our approach emphasises the interconnectedness and collective responsibility of everyone involved in the event process—from planners and suppliers to attendees and local communities. By fostering collaboration and innovation, we seek to create events that are not only successful but also environmentally responsible and socially impactful.

Through compelling storytelling and sharing best practices, we aim to guide event organisers on a journey towards sustainability. Our platform is a hub for innovative ideas, practical advice, and success stories from events that have successfully implemented sustainable strategies.

Join us as we celebrate the creativity and dedication of New Zealand’s event professionals who are leading the charge in sustainability. Together, we can create memorable experiences that honor our commitment to the environment and our communities.

Explore our resources, learn from our stories, and become part of a movement that’s shaping the future of events in New Zealand. Welcome to a more sustainable way of celebrating life’s moments.

Meet the Sustainability Working Group

  • Isabelle Prosser

    Prosser Communications

    Chairperson

  • Trudie Walters

    Lincoln University

  • Greg Schicker

    Closed Loop

  • Isabel Emerson

    Tataki Auckland Unlimited

  • Kylie DeClifford

    Silver Fern Farms

  • Portia Foley

    Toitu

  • Kate Radcliffe-Reid

    RAD Agency

  • Lucy Gilligan

    XPO

  • Lynn Robinson

    TIA

  • Ollie Harcus

    Serve’d Hospitality

  • Rachel Dunford

    Christchurch City Council

  • Todd Schmidt

    Venues Otautahi

  • Oleg Pakshin

    Auckland Stadiums

  • Amanda Denholm

    Avenues Event Management

  • Sarah Cotter

    Tauranga City Council

  • Staci Barnette