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* 1. Categories and Credits

Question 1: Please take this opportunity to provide feedback and comment on the proposed new structure of categories and credits.

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* 2. Categories and Credits

Question 2: Which credits do you believe require major modifications to make them appropriate for the New Zealand market? Why do you think these modifications are necessary? 

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* 3. Climate Positive

Question 3: Do you agree with the Climate Positive Definition as set out in the four credits?

Yes/No. Please provide further comments.

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* 4. Climate Positive 

Question 4: Do you agree that it's possible to design and construct entirely electric buildings in Aotearoa New Zealand? Are there challenges and if so how can they be overcome? 

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* 5. Climate Positive 

Question 5: Does the definition of "powered by renewables" change for New Zealand given the grid is supplied largely by renewables (and forecast to decarbonise further).

If so how should the definition be amended?

What is the role (if any) of power purchase agreements for grid renewable energy here?

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* 6. Climate Positive

Question 6: Green Star Design & As Built NZv1.1 has already introduced clear guidelines and expectations around embodied emissions. To meet the objective of prioritising the elimination of carbon emissions from the built environment, do we need to extend further on the guidelines set by Green Star Design and As Built NZ version 1.1? i.e. Do you agree to the adoption of these requirements for Green Star Buildings NZ or is further action on embodied emissions required?

Yes/No. Please provide further comments.

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* 7. Climate Positive 

Question 7: Some emissions (such as from refrigerant leakage and residual embodied emissions) are still extremely difficult to eliminate.  What role should offsets play in mitigating these residual emissions in Green Star certification? How should NZGBC set the standard for any such offsets?

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* 8. Climate Positive

Question 8: Do you support a transition plan for all Green Star rated buildings achieving Climate Positive (as defined) over time?

If so, please make recommendations of what the timeline could look like any any specific considerations when developing the timeline.

If no, please provide feedback

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* 9. Minimum Expectation

Question 9: Green Star Buildings in Australia requires all buildings targeting a Green Star rating to fulfil the 15 ‘Minimum Expectations’ listed above. These Minimum Expectations determine a projects eligibility for targeting a Green Star rating. 

Do you think the 15 Minimum Expectations in Green Star Buildings are achievable and fit for purpose for the New Zealand Market? If not, please elaborate on the credits that are of concern.

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* 10. Products and Materials

Question 10: Do you broadly agree with the way in which Green Star Buildings recognises products and materials and subsequently drives the change in supply chains? If No, what alternative would you propose?

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* 11. Products and Materials
 
Question 11:Do you think Green Star Buildings has covered all the main issues for the New Zealand supply chain? If No, please elaborate on the issue that you think are missing from Green Star Buildings? 

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* 12. Products and Materials

Question 12: Would you like to recommend who we should consult to adapt products and materials related credits for New Zealand market? (Name, company, title, expertise, and relevant credits)

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* 13. New Criteria
 
Question 13: After reviewing the new criteria, please provide feedback on areas you consider not to be relevant for the New Zealand market or industry. Please support your response with a list and explanation including the related credit.

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* 14. New Criteria

Question 14: New criteria may need adaptation for New Zealand requiring consultation with experts in the relevant field. If you would like to nominate specialists, experts, or organisations in New Zealand for further consultation, please add including the relevant area of expertise and credit.

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* 15. New Criteria

Question 15: Please suggest best practice guidance, government programmes, and technical resources for the NZGBC to adapt these new criteria to New Zealand.

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* 16. Early Access Program

Question 16: Are you interested in participating in the Early Access program? If so please provide further information including a project description, location, size, project team and your view on the complexity.

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* 17. Please complete the following before submitting your feedback 

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* 18. I am responding on behalf of my company

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