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NZ Must Not Export Waste To Fiji
Wednesday, 15 April 2026, 11:14 am | Zero Waste Aotearoa
It would be built in the Sawesi beachside area, a pristine coastline which is the ancestral arrival site for the people of the Vuda district. The application documents specifically mention New Zealand as a source of waste for the incinerator. More >>
No Support For Disestablishing The Ministry For The Environment
Monday, 9 March 2026, 10:32 am | Zero Waste Aotearoa
Dismantling the Ministry for the Environment (MfE) is nothing less than vandalism of the public interest by a government that has shown it cares very little for the ecological systems that sustain us, says Sue Coutts of Zero Waste Aotearoa. More >>
Local Schools Cash In On Empty Cans Return Trials
Thursday, 18 December 2025, 4:13 pm | Zero Waste Aotearoa
The trials, run in a supermarket and a school, demonstrate how people respond when a small refundable deposit is offered - and how those returns can be turned into fundraising for local communities. More >>
Call For National Moratorium On Waste Incinerators
Wednesday, 1 October 2025, 2:17 pm | Zero Waste Aotearoa
Central government must give clear signals that investment at the top of the waste hierarchy in reduction, reuse and repair is a priority. More >>
Real Solutions NOT Toxic Pollution: Day Of Action Against Incinerators
Thursday, 25 September 2025, 3:59 pm | Zero Waste Aotearoa
Attacks on the Waste Minimisation Fund at both central and local government level have been noticed. These are unacceptable, said Dorte Wray, general manager of Zero Waste Aotearoa. More >>
New Research Shows All Party's Voters Want A Return Scheme For Empties
Wednesday, 10 September 2025, 6:51 pm | Zero Waste Aotearoa
With three quarters (76%) of kiwis overall wanting a refund scheme for bringing back empties, support also spans all regions, all age groups and all income levels. More >>
Zero Waste Hui Celebrates 25 Years Of Mahi
Thursday, 4 September 2025, 10:21 am | Zero Waste Aotearoa
The Zero Waste Aotearoa Hui is a great place for attendees to participate in collective action, inspiration and learning. More >>
Anxiety Rises As Decision On Incinerator Due
Tuesday, 5 August 2025, 2:45 pm | Zero Waste Aotearoa
A decision on whether the incinerator will be granted resource consent is being considered by a Board of Inquiry following a hearing that concluded in July. More >>
Zero Waste Network Name Evolves
Sunday, 3 August 2025, 2:53 pm | Zero Waste Aotearoa
We believe that there is a fantastic opportunity to become a zero waste nation with the right leadership in place to drive the necessary change. More >>
