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Climate change business support

Boulder Bank, Nelson

Empowering local businesses to thrive today and into the future

We’re here to help Nelson businesses work smarter, stay resilient, and thrive sustainably.

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Upcoming climate change business support workshops

Join one of our monthly workshops and share and learn alongside Nelson businesses - together we can support and enhance our region’s efficiency, resiliency and adaptation to climate change and natural disasters. Workshops are available to attend in person or online. These workshops are bought to you as part of the Climate Change Business Support Programme, facilitated by NRDA with NCC funding.

Climate Change Business Support Workshops

Climate Change Business Support Workshops

21 January 2026 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Mahitahi Colab - Boardroom, Nelson
Business & Professional

Working together for a smarter, more sustainable Nelson

We’re helping local businesses take meaningful climate action by connecting people, sharing progress, and providing practical tools to reduce impact and build long-term resilience.

  • Collating and sharing Nelson’s Climate Change Collective Impact – highlighting key environmental, governance, and social activities, progress, and impacts
  • Hosting in-person workshops and webinars on value chain planning, business efficiency, resiliency and sustainability (including carbon footprint, energy, waste, water, and biodiversity contribution)
  • Supporting networking events and special-topic seminars such as solar energy, EVs, and other areas by request
  • Linking with Nelson Tasman Chamber of Commerce, business partnerships, Nelson City Council, Mission Zero, Nelson Tasman Climate Action Forum, Moananui, Uniquely Nelson, Hospitality NZ, and our local visitor sector
  • Responding directly to business support requests

Resources

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Chapter Zero

Climate Change Resources, Events, Courses, News & Insights

Chapter Zero New Zealand is part of a global network of board directors committed to taking action on climate change. Proudly hosted in Aotearoa by the Institute of Directors.

Free to join, attend and access resources.

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ECCA

Energy Efficiency & Conservation Authority

EECA supports the use of sustainable energy across Aotearoa New Zealand.

Guidance for businesses that want to understand their energy use, lift performance and resilience, and access available support.

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