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Otago Daily Times
07-06-2025
- General
- Otago Daily Times
QLDC seek feedback on waste management plan
PHOTO: ODT FILES Queenstown Lakes District Council (QLDC) released its draft Waste Management Minimisation Plan last week and is welcoming community engagement. After being adopted for consultation by the QLDC on Tuesday, the draft plan outlines an ambitious vision to move towards zero waste and a circular economy. The plan is updated every six years under the Waste Minimisation Act 2008 and outlines how the district will manage and reduce waste. The current draft focuses on an approach that uses the right tools, services and facilities to work on changing behaviours and better managing waste and used materials. Communities will have the opportunity to provide feedback during the public consultation which will close on June 30. "This WMMP is a draft, and we invite everyone to provide feedback on whether you think these are the right actions to take together," QLDC strategy planning manager Sophie Mander said. "This is a crucial opportunity for the community to help us define the next chapter." Since the 2018 plan was adopted, progress has included a new three-bin kerbside collection service, boosted public education, introduced both the community composting hubs and the annual Waste Minimisation Community Fund and furthered a commitment to a future kerbside organics collection. Partnerships with local organisations including Wastebusters, Sustainable Queenstown and Wao have also been key to helping reduce waste. As part of developing the draft, the QLDC hosted stakeholder workshops and a public webinar in September 2024 which helped shape the priorities and actions outlined in the plan. "We've worked with key groups in our community to shape a new direction for how we respond to the waste challenges in our district," QLDC infrastructure committee chairman Gavin Bartlett said. "Council has an important part to play in leading this work, but minimising our waste will require our community to work together, collaborating on opportunities and making change happen." Although legislation requires the council to write the WMMP, the plan will only be successful if members of the community work together to make it happen. Community members can explore the plan and contribute further via an online engagement platform. Public engagement opportunities will also be held over June. — APL
Scoop
02-05-2025
- Business
- Scoop
Funding Available For New Projects To Reduce Waste In Tauranga
Press Release – Tauranga City Council With grants of up to $25,000 available from a total pool of $100,000, individuals, community groups, businesses, iwi/Mori organisations, and educational providers are encouraged to submit applications for waste minimisation projects by Friday 13 … Tauranga City Council is pleased to announce applications are open for its annual Resource Wise Community Fund, supporting local initiatives aimed at reducing waste to landfill. With grants of up to $25,000 available from a total pool of $100,000, individuals, community groups, businesses, iwi/Māori organisations, and educational providers are encouraged to submit applications for waste minimisation projects by Friday 13 June. Building on the success of previous years, which saw impressive contributions from a range of recipients including Bin Inn Papamoa, A&J Demolition, Confidential Document Destruction, Emroce, Sustainability Options, Envirohub, AgainAgain events, Good Neighbour, Pacific Coast Village, and the Restaurant Association of New Zealand, the Resource Wise Community Fund continues to champion innovative solutions to reduce landfill waste. Daniel Smith, Manager of Sustainability and Waste at Tauranga City Council, emphasised the importance of community-led waste reduction initiatives. 'We can all contribute towards reducing waste and its impact on our communities. Our fund is intended to help bring innovative ideas to life by removing monetary barriers for organisations and businesses keen to reduce waste in Tauranga.' Aligned with the Waste Management Minimisation Plan 2022 – 2028, the 2025 Resource Wise Community Fund aims to support projects that reduce material consumption, promote reuse and repair, prevent food waste, and identify opportunities to transition to a circular economy. Grants range from $2,000 to $25,000 from a pool of $100,000. The fund is sourced from the Waste Levy, provided to councils by the Ministry for the Environment for waste minimisation education, and does not impose additional costs on general rates. Projects funded by the Resource Wise Community Fund must meet specific criteria outlined on the Tauranga City Council website. Interested applicants can access the online application form, guidelines, and funding criteria at
Scoop
02-05-2025
- Business
- Scoop
Funding Available For New Projects To Reduce Waste In Tauranga
Press Release – Tauranga City Council With grants of up to $25,000 available from a total pool of $100,000, individuals, community groups, businesses, iwi/Mori organisations, and educational providers are encouraged to submit applications for waste minimisation projects by Friday 13 … Tauranga City Council is pleased to announce applications are open for its annual Resource Wise Community Fund, supporting local initiatives aimed at reducing waste to landfill. With grants of up to $25,000 available from a total pool of $100,000, individuals, community groups, businesses, iwi/Māori organisations, and educational providers are encouraged to submit applications for waste minimisation projects by Friday 13 June. Building on the success of previous years, which saw impressive contributions from a range of recipients including Bin Inn Papamoa, A&J Demolition, Confidential Document Destruction, Emroce, Sustainability Options, Envirohub, AgainAgain events, Good Neighbour, Pacific Coast Village, and the Restaurant Association of New Zealand, the Resource Wise Community Fund continues to champion innovative solutions to reduce landfill waste. Daniel Smith, Manager of Sustainability and Waste at Tauranga City Council, emphasised the importance of community-led waste reduction initiatives. 'We can all contribute towards reducing waste and its impact on our communities. Our fund is intended to help bring innovative ideas to life by removing monetary barriers for organisations and businesses keen to reduce waste in Tauranga.' Aligned with the Waste Management Minimisation Plan 2022 – 2028, the 2025 Resource Wise Community Fund aims to support projects that reduce material consumption, promote reuse and repair, prevent food waste, and identify opportunities to transition to a circular economy. Grants range from $2,000 to $25,000 from a pool of $100,000. The fund is sourced from the Waste Levy, provided to councils by the Ministry for the Environment for waste minimisation education, and does not impose additional costs on general rates. Projects funded by the Resource Wise Community Fund must meet specific criteria outlined on the Tauranga City Council website. Interested applicants can access the online application form, guidelines, and funding criteria at
Scoop
01-05-2025
- Business
- Scoop
Funding Available For New Projects To Reduce Waste In Tauranga
Tauranga City Council is pleased to announce applications are open for its annual Resource Wise Community Fund, supporting local initiatives aimed at reducing waste to landfill. With grants of up to $25,000 available from a total pool of $100,000, individuals, community groups, businesses, iwi/Māori organisations, and educational providers are encouraged to submit applications for waste minimisation projects by Friday 13 June. Building on the success of previous years, which saw impressive contributions from a range of recipients including Bin Inn Papamoa, A&J Demolition, Confidential Document Destruction, Emroce, Sustainability Options, Envirohub, AgainAgain events, Good Neighbour, Pacific Coast Village, and the Restaurant Association of New Zealand, the Resource Wise Community Fund continues to champion innovative solutions to reduce landfill waste. Daniel Smith, Manager of Sustainability and Waste at Tauranga City Council, emphasised the importance of community-led waste reduction initiatives. "We can all contribute towards reducing waste and its impact on our communities. Our fund is intended to help bring innovative ideas to life by removing monetary barriers for organisations and businesses keen to reduce waste in Tauranga.' Aligned with the Waste Management Minimisation Plan 2022 – 2028, the 2025 Resource Wise Community Fund aims to support projects that reduce material consumption, promote reuse and repair, prevent food waste, and identify opportunities to transition to a circular economy. Grants range from $2,000 to $25,000 from a pool of $100,000. The fund is sourced from the Waste Levy, provided to councils by the Ministry for the Environment for waste minimisation education, and does not impose additional costs on general rates. Projects funded by the Resource Wise Community Fund must meet specific criteria outlined on the Tauranga City Council website. Interested applicants can access the online application form, guidelines, and funding criteria at For assistance with applications, please contact
