6 | South Canterbury Business Awards: Zolve Environmental T T Alexia Anderson Sustainable solutions foster growth Zolve Environmental was a finalist in the South Canterbury Business Excellence Awards in both the Emerging Business and Environmental and Sustainability categories, recognising its impact and success within the industry. REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT Zolve Environmental is being acknowledged for its efforts in promoting sustainability and fostering business growth throughout New Zealand. Based in Timaru, Zolve Environmental was recently named as a finalist in the South Canterbury Business Excellence Awards in both the Emerging Business and Environmental and Sustainability categories, recognising its impact and success within the industry. Company director and founder Zac Robinson says the team’s involvement in the awards, made possible by a nomination from Port Blakely Forestry NZ, was very humbling. “We never expected to be nominated and are very thankful for our amazing clients, because without them we wouldn’t be where we are today.” Growing up on the West Coast and spending his formative years working with DOC in the Southern Alps, Zac developed a deep connection to New Zealand’s natural landscapes. His involvement in the emergency response to the Pike River Mine disaster and role as the national health, safety, and environmental manager for Port Blakely have fuelled his passion for practical, grassroots health and safety solutions, as well as fostering a positive health and safety culture. These diverse experiences in conservation and the high-profile mining and forestry industries, combined with his deep connection to New Zealand’s natural landscapes, inspired Zac to establish Zolve Environmental in 2022. His mission is to turn ideas into reality and support the success of great initiatives throughout Aotearoa. Zolve Environmental distinguishes itself by bridging the gap between hands-on, operational experience and corporate, regulatory expertise. The team members are deeply people-focused, preferring to think of themselves as facilitators rather than the standard consultant. This personal approach fosters strong relationships with clients, allowing the team to deliver tailored, innovative solutions. “Our strength lies in our ability to connect and engage with clients, which is central to our identity and why clients choose us,” Zac says. Since its inception, Zolve Environmental has been involved in a range of significant projects across New Zealand. From project managing for Environment Canterbury in the National Wilding Conifer Control Programme and developing comprehensive policies, management plans and wellbeing strategies for Port Blakely Forestry, the team is making a meaningful impact on New Zealand’s landscape. Their work extends nationally, including projects in the Chatham Islands, Gisborne, and Otago, addressing complex ecological challenges. “The projects we work on have wide and long-lasting positive implications for multiple business sectors, industries, communities, tangata whenua and individuals across the motu and work towards ensuring a vibrant, diverse, sustainable Aotearoa,” he says. Zolve Environmental strives to help businesses and communities thrive by taking on the often challenging and complex elements of regulations and compliance that can place roadblocks that seem unworkable to many. “We excel at finding a practical working balance for our clients, while leveraging compliance to uncover opportunities in other business areas that are often overlooked.” Despite being a new business, Zolve Environmental consistently punches above its weight in community involvement through volunteering, affiliations, and sponsorships. “We are committed to giving back to the community, leveraging our environmental expertise to support local initiatives,” Zac says. This commitment is reflected in Zolve Environmental’s involvement with the South Canterbury Pekapeka Group, where they help shape conservation strategies and run education programmes and their ongoing wetland restoration sponsorship. VALUE | PASSION | INNOVATION 022 697 6007 | 03 614 7418 info@highcountrycontracting.co.nz www.highcountrycontracting.co.nz NZ Forest Owner PO Box 13-980, Christchurch | Ph: 03 338 6741 info-NZF@portblakely.com | www.portblakely.com Craig McMillan 027 855 2401 www.heliventuresnz.com • Spraying • Bulk / Bagged Fertiliser • Scenic Flights • Filming & Photography • Seeding • Mustering • Animal Control • Frost Fighting • Power Lines • Precision Lifting • Hunting / Fishing Servicing Otago, South Canterbury & The Mackenzie Proud to support Zolve Environmental
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