A recent report confirms why Little Greenie is New Zealand’s most energy efficient house and how easy it is for future renovations and new builds to follow its principles.  This is the idea of one kiwi who has now outclassed all the experts and built a home that costs as little as $69 a year to heat.

Little Greenie – Get the Facts, is now available here (800kb).  If you’re thinking of building your own home or renovating, or if you’re in the building industry, or involved in rebuilding Christchurch, you need to read this report.

Get the Facts was independently prepared for Hikurangi, EECA and Little Greenie Design & Build by Verney Ryan.

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If Kiwis are planning to build or do major alterations to their house they should read this report.  It tells us that we could be far better off spending money on a model like Little Greenie than other designs”. ~ Liana Stupples

Download the full report here (800kb)
Download the summary report here (184kb)
Download the media release here here (127kb)

Hikurangi Executive Director to Step Down

On 8 April 2011, the Hikurangi Foundation, an independent charity creating positive action towards climate change, announced the stepping down of its Executive Director, Liana Stupples.

Ms Stupples helped pioneer many New Zealand firsts with the Foundation and its project partners, including low-carbon tourism pilots and New Zealand’s first community owned wind turbine that has the potential to earn money for locals.

Tom Lambie, chair of the Foundation, paid tribute to Ms Stupples’ achievements since the Foundation was established in 2008 to catalyse action on sustainability and climate change in New Zealand.  “Liana has been a highly-effective leader, and I regret that changes in her personal circumstances mean she wants to hand over the role.  We are delighted, however, that she has agreed to continue to support Hikurangi’s work in a consulting role.”

Ms Stupples said the Hikurangi Foundation is now well-established, with a strong record of supporting entrepreneurs and communities taking positive action for a low-carbon future.  “I have been inspired by the drive and determination of so many extraordinary kiwis who just want to get on and get things done.  I would especially like to thank all the staff of The Tindall Foundation and The Todd Foundation who have been incredibly generous with their time, advice and support during the establishment phase.”

Since Ms Stupples term as Executive Director of the Foundation she has sparked, piloted, or boosted action on a 9/10 energy star house called Little Greenie that does not cost the earth to build, and needs less than $70 heating per year; an independent tailored home energy advice service that allows people to make the best choices for them; and house performance and sustainability training for real estate agents.

Recruitment for this unique role to lead the Foundation into its next phase is underway.

For more details and a copy of the job description, interested candidates should contact Louise Parkin at ExecucareNZ Ltd: louise.parkin@execucare.com
phone: 0800 393 282 or mobile: 021 832 251.
Deadline: 26 April 2011.

For further information you can also contact Tom Lambie: tcl@xtra.co.nz
phone: 027 230 2414 or 03 614 7019.