The Energy Future for Hospitality: Practical steps to building a resilient business

18 May 2026
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Are you being hit hard by increasing energy costs? Are you interested in exploring greener solutions which could help? 

With increasing disruption in the energy markets, our ability to adapt and build long-term resilience is becoming essential.

Join us for a practical workshop on the future of the hospitality sector in a transitioning energy environment. Discuss the challenges with your peers and hear from experts on clean energy provision, new cooking technology and financial support for businesses.

Hosted by Southern Hospitality and Mission Zero, this is a free workshop, followed by drinks and an opportunity to chat informally to our experts.

When: Mon 18 May, 4pm – 6pm, followed by an informal drinks reception
Where: Southern Hospitality, 12 Paru Paru Road, Nelson
Registration: FREE


This session is co-led by Marta Karlik-Neale and Suzy Giles.

Speakers will include:
David Morrison, Sales Manager – Southern Hospitality
Ben Corlett, Product Consultant – Moffat (
Commercial Kitchen, Catering & Bakery Equipment)
Tristan Wastney,
Agribusiness Partner & Sustainable Finance – BNZ
Kate Averill, Climate Change Business Support Co-ordinator – NRDA
(Additional speakers still to be confirmed.)


Marta is Principal Adviser Climate Change at Nelson City Council with 20+ years’ experience. She specialises in sustainability strategy, mitigation, adaptation, and stakeholder engagement, and is a Board Trustee for Businesses for Climate Action.


Suzy is Managing Director of Giles Global Ltd, a Nelson-based sustainability communications consultancy. With 20+ years’ experience of global communications, she supports organisations to lead with authentic and engaging sustainability narratives and strategy.


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