Energy, carbon and waste
Paving the way for a low-carbon, zero-waste future.
At Whirika, we work collaboratively with businesses, communities, and councils to find innovative solutions to reduce their carbon footprint, embrace renewable energy solutions, and eliminate unnecessary waste.
Our team understands the complexities of energy management, carbon reduction, and waste minimisation. We’re committed to innovation and sustainability, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. Our aim is to go beyond short-term fixes to find long-term sustainability strategies that get us closer to our vision for a low-carbon and zero-waste future.
We create and implement strategies that align with an organisation’s unique goals and operations. From comprehensive carbon footprint assessments, to implementing energy efficiency measures and waste reduction programmes, we provide practical solutions that get results.
Together, we can harness the power of innovation to build a world where clean energy, carbon neutrality, and zero-waste are not just aspirations, but everyday realities. Join us on the journey towards a sustainable future.
Carl Newby
Erin Roughton
Lloyd McGinty
Niki Bould
Case studies
Exploring food economies in Otago
We explored local food economies in Otago, working with Otago Polytechnic, and created a toolkit for communities. Local Food Economies (LFE) is the economic and social system for growing, processing, distributing and consuming food within an area. This builds social...
Maori agribusiness opportunities
Whirika has been working with more than twenty Māori landholder groups across Te Waipounamu South Island to identify and assess the potential for diversifying land use for whānau with a particular interest mahinga kai. The focus has been on the feasibility of...
Integrated catchment management planning
In Te Hakapupu catchment, East Otago, historic farming practices and more recent forestry operations in the catchment have led to an increase in sediment in waterways and wetlands, degrading cultural and biodiversity values. Whirika is working with mana whenua,...
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