Video: Environment breakfast gets visit from Arnie

Arnold Schwarzenegger at the World Environment Day breakfast in Auckland.

The World Environment Day business breakfast in Auckland this morning had a special guest - Arnold Schwarzenegger.

The California Governor appeared live via a two-way satellite link to offer help to New Zealand businesses concerned about climate change.

He held up California as an example of how environmentally friendly policies can also be good for economic growth and employment.

Schwarzenegger was in good spirits as he pointed out the green tie and green watch band he was wearing in honour of the day, and told the audience that "capitalism, that alleged enemy of the environment, is today giving new life to the environmental movement".

The event was hosted by the New Zealand Business Council for Sustainable Development with support from the Ministry for the Environment.

- NZ HERALD STAFF