On behalf of Smart & Connected, we invite you to a cross-industry conversation on the Circular Economy including circular waste projects, shared insights for Circular Economy enablers and barriers as well as an update from the World Circular Economy Forum held earlier this year in Helsinki, Finland.

One-day workshop

16 February 2024

Save the date

Marlborough-based NZ Dryland Forests Innovation (NZDFI) invites you to save the date to their February workshop, where they will present a regional case study which shares how new investment in planting naturally durable hardwood forests could contribute to sustainability and reduce greenhouse gas emissions in Marlborough’s wine industry.

Last week Susan Foster, MRC’s Operations and Account Manager attended the Picton Dawn Chorus (PDC) field day.

The final field day for 2023 shares the work of M&R Forestland Management, winners of the Forestry category of the 2023 Cawthron Marlborough Environment Awards.

You are invited to the next field day with the Cawthron Marlborough Environment Community Innovation award winners - Picton Dawn Chorus - on Friday 3 November. 

Born from a farmer's vision, Repost recycles broken, chemically treated grape posts into fencing, tackling a critical waste disposal issue while providing affordable fencing solutions for waterways and natural areas across New Zealand. This innovative approach is a win-win for winegrowers, farmers, and the environment.

The East Coast Protection Group (ECPG) is an impressive group working hard to protect an area of significance for the region. The group[ won the Landscape & Habitat Enhancement category, sponsored by Morgans Road Nursery.

Join us for the inaugural one-day New Zealand Wine Centre Scientific Research Conference in Blenheim, to highlight scientific grape and wine research from institutions across New Zealand. Featuring international speakers, this event offers a valuable platform for researchers, post-graduate students, and industry experts to connect, share insights, and foster collaboration.

DNAiTECH, the Supreme winner of the Cawthron Marlborough Environment Awards wowed a diverse audience of science and business leaders during the field day. The aspiring B Corp biotech company showcased its groundbreaking work, blending science and innovation.

Curious about the latest from New Zealand Dryland Forests Initiative (NZDFI)? The Project Update is available now.