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Organisational Structure | Our
Commitment | Our Achievements | Our
Members
Introduction
The Waste Management Institute of New Zealand
(WasteMINZ) is a non-profit organisation that was formed in 1989
to promote sustainable waste management practices for the benefit
of all New Zealanders. Our primary function is to provide a forum
for presentation and dissemination of information and to act as a
facilitator for the waste management industry in New Zealand.
The organisation accomplishes these goals by hosting an annual
conference, conducting regular workshops and seminars, publishing
a newsletter titled Waste Awareness, sector groups, sharing information,
and providing networking opportunities for our members. In addition, WasteMINZ
works closely with other organisations that also have interests
and goals in specialized areas within the waste management field.
The WasteMINZ also interacts with other similar waste management
organisations at the international level, and is a national member
of the International Solid Waste Association (ISWA). WasteMINZ
hosted the ISWA World Congress in 1997. This event, which was held
in Wellington, New Zealand, attracted numerous international delegates.
 Organisational Structure
WasteMINZ is governed by a Board of Directors that
consists of six members that are elected from the organisation's
financial members. The election of Board members is held annually,
with three positions becoming open each year. An elected member
remains on the Board for a period of two years any financial member
of WasteMINZ can stand for election.
The Chairman of WasteMINZ is chosen from the elected
Board members. The organisation employs full-time; Executive Officer,
Sector Group Coordinator, Administration Officer and part-time
Administration Assistant. Contact details for WasteMINZ are available here.
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Our Commitment
WasteMINZ is committed to implementation of a sustainable
and fully integrated strategy for management of wastes that are
generated in New Zealand through the following activities:
- Promoting the waste management hierarchy, which
consists of sustainable practices, reduction, reuse, recycling,
recovery, treatment, and residual disposal.
- Increasing public awareness of the benefits
and necessity for a fully integrated waste management strategy.
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Our Achievements
WasteMINZ has achieved recognition by central, regional, and local
government in New Zealand as well as from international agencies
as being the major independent organisation in waste management
in New Zealand. Within New Zealand, WasteMINZ regularly coordinates
with the Ministry for the Environment, Regional Councils, and District
and City Councils to conduct conferences, seminars and workshops
on all aspects of waste management.
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Our Members
WasteMINZ currently has 400 + members who represent
a wide range of interests and responsibilities in
the waste management
industry in New Zealand and internationally. Our members include
elected officials, managers, engineers, planners, policy makers,
operators, and the organisations they represent include:
- Private Waste Management Companies
- Equipment Suppliers and Service Providers
- Engineering and Consulting Companies
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