Watch: Advocacy in a Minute | May 2023

On our way to the second Emissions Reduction Plan

In this week’s #advocacyinaminute video, Senior Advocacy Advisor Sandamali Ambepitiya explains the importance of the second Emissions Reductions Plan to our sector.

Climate Commission has released its draft advice to inform the direction of the Government’s second emissions reduction plan, covering Aotearoa New Zealand’s 2026–2030 emissions budget. 

If you are interested in learning more, the Climate Commission is holding a virtual event on the 16 May where they will go over the draft advice.

Register here.

Author | Sandamali Ambepitiya

Sandamali arrived at Property Council with a Bachelor of Arts and Law, and experience as an advisor with the Employers & Manufacturers Association.

Conscientious and detailed, Sandamali leads our advocacy in the South Island and Wellington regions. She is also leading our work on the reform of the resource management and building systems and sustainability / seismic strengthening.

An excellent listener, Sandamali is in her element when facilitating stakeholders and members to develop our advocacy positions.

sandamali@propertynz.co.nz

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