Better Building Day at the Wao Summit is the South Island’s premier event for builders, architects, and industry professionals, showcasing the latest in sustainable construction and design.

As the state and markets retreat from covering climate risks, communities are left to shoulder the burden of resilience. This session explores how we can expand community commons, drawing on insights from the Critical Signals project to prepare for an era of rapid change and cascading disruptions.

How can your organisation take real, measurable steps toward climate accountability? In this practical and interactive workshop, Ekos Kāmahi will guide businesses through the process of understanding, measuring, and certifying carbon footprints. You’ll learn how to move beyond good intentions and into credible action, with tools and insights that make carbon reporting both accessible and meaningful.

As the state and markets retreat from covering climate risks, communities are left to shoulder the burden of resilience. This session explores how we can expand community commons, drawing on insights from the Critical Signals project to prepare for an era of rapid change and cascading disruptions.