About BNNZ

Welcome to Biochar Network New Zealand (BNNZ). We are a membership organisation dedicated to promoting and supporting activities leading to widespread awareness, understanding, and acceptance of biochar in New Zealand.

What is Biochar?

Biochar is activated charcoal which can be used to lift the productivity of agriculture and as long-lived carbon stores in soils. It can be used to enhance water quality and as a bioremediation tool for contaminated soils. The production of biochar can also deliver bioenergy and deal with many types of ‘liability’ biomass that offset carbon emissions. 

Become a Member

Biochar Network New Zealand is a network of members and volunteers who are committed to helping advance biochar adoption in New Zealand. We rely on the support of our members to educate and promote biochar through various activities such as events and lobbying. Membership costs only $25 a year and enables us to make a difference.

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Why your soil needs biochar (plus two ways to make it).

Here’s a link to a great article written by Sharon Stevens recently published in NZ Lifestyle Block magazine. Sharons partner Phil Stevens ( in the photos) is a member of BNNZ’s working committee. Phil is very focussed on NZ Climate Change Policy and how Biochar should be a key part of this. https://thisnzlife.co.nz/why-your-soil-needs-biochar-plus-two-ways-to-make-it/https://thisnzlife.co.nz/why-your-soil-needs-biochar-plus-two-ways-to-make-it/

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Turning trash into treasure ‘Parengarenga Incorporation’ is not just focused on producing quality sheep and beef.

https://farmersweekly.co.nz/section/other-sectors/on-farm-story/the-environment-comes-first  Turning trash into treasureParengarenga Incorporation is not just focused on producing quality sheep and beef.  General manager Jon Brough, assisted by farm manager Kathryne Easton and others, has wide-reaching visions of what the future holds to make the best use of the land.  One initiative they are investigating is the use of a carboniser …

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