Viv Heslop, Director, Beyond Green New Zealand

Meet Viv Heslop

She gets around a bit.

She’s infusing Beyond Green down under.

She understands that transitioning to sustainability isn’t easy.

She’s finally become a Dr.

She can sell you a fab pair of shoes.

She lives in Auckland, New Zealand.

Tell me more:

Viv helps organisations develop and deliver sustainability projects that will change both policy and practice.

The director of Beyond Green New Zealand, Viv works in all parts of the country as both a consultant and public speaker.

She’s not afraid of hard work after finally completing her PhD, and relishes the chance to help others navigate the complexities of turning sustainability challenges into opportunities.

Combining a passion for sustainable development with a passion for shoes means Viv is well placed to support New Zealanders to take to the streets when the country’s towns and cities are finally made walkable!

The facts:

PhD in Planning, University of Auckland (research on the processes of institutional change needed to support sustainable development)

MPhil in Resource and Environment Planning, Massey University

BSc (Chemistry and Earth Science), Massey University

Recent projects:

Waitakere Retrofit Your Home programme, strategy and delivery
Advising Christchurch City Council on delivering sustainable regeneration
Air New Zealand property group sustainability framework
Strategic sustainability advice for regeneration in New Lynn