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.
What you’ll get from this workshop:
- A quick energy self-check
- Simple fixes under $1k to cut winter costs
- One bigger upgrade idea with long-term savings
- Ways to pay for it
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 include:
- Adam Burwell, Business Development Manager – Current Generation Solar and Electrify Nelson Community Leader
- Ben Corlett, Product Consultant – Moffat (Commercial Kitchen, Catering & Bakery Equipment)
- Daniela Ramirez, Senior Adviser Climate Change – Nelson City Council
- David Morrison, Sales Manager – Southern Hospitality
- Josh Leenhouwers, Carbon Analyst – Ekos
- Kate Averill, Climate Change Business Support Co-ordinator – NRDA
- Paul Brockie, Managing Director – Absolute Energy
- Tristan Wastney, Agribusiness Partner & Sustainable Finance – BNZ

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.
