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Lead the way - work better at heights

Lead the way - work better at heights

By WasteMINZ

Working at height means working in a place where a person could be injured if they fell from one level to another. This can be above or below ground level. Here are some tips for working at heights. 

1.  Identify fall hazards; for examples, unprotected perimeter edge (e.g., roof), unstable...

19.09.22 02:03 PM - Comment(s)
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Addressing food security through innovation

Addressing food security through innovation

By WasteMINZ

What can the food sector do to address food waste in their part of the food chain? This question and more will be discussed at the Food Waste Summit.
06.09.22 10:58 AM - Comment(s)
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Lead the way - work better with remote and isolated workers

Lead the way - work better with remote and isolated workers

By WasteMINZ

This month we focus on working better with remote and isolated workers.
23.08.22 01:43 PM - Comment(s)
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Learn about the past to prepare for the future

Learn about the past to prepare for the future

By WasteMINZ

For those working in waste management and contaminated land industries, relationships with iwi are expected to become even more important as the RMA reforms come into play.
17.08.22 02:26 PM - Comment(s)
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Board nominations now open!

Board nominations now open!

By WasteMINZ


Board nominations are now open and we are calling for nominees who reflect our diverse membership. For us, this means a board that has a broad range of experience, skill, thinking, gender, culture and ethnicity. If you’re passionate about the waste management, resource recovery and co...
10.08.22 10:23 AM - Comment(s)
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Our condolences

Our condolences

By WasteMINZ

This week, we acknowledge the passing of Warren Snow, a resource recovery visionary and WasteMINZ life member.
09.08.22 01:11 PM - Comment(s)
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Lead the way - work better today

Lead the way - work better today

By WasteMINZ

Raised objects or objects falling from height can injure or kill workers or others. These objects could be raised or lifted by cranes, forklifts, hoists, and jacks, or by hand. You should also consider equipment, materials, tools, and debris that can fall during work at any height. Followi...

08.08.22 12:52 PM - Comment(s)
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Climate adaptation plan released 

Climate adaptation plan released 

By WasteMINZ

The government has released New Zealand's first Climate Adaptation Plan to deal with the effects of climate change. The plan contains strategies, policies and actions that will help New Zealanders adapt to the changing climate and its effects to reduce the potential harm of climate change, as w...
03.08.22 02:12 PM - Comment(s)
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Celebrate with us! 

Celebrate with us! 

By WasteMINZ

We invite you to join us for a night of nibbles, networking and celebrations!  

WasteMINZ will recognise the amazing work and outstanding achievements of our industry with an Awards night next month. 

The awards night will be held in-person on Thursday, 25 August at the Tonkin+Taylor of...
02.08.22 12:11 PM - Comment(s)
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Webinar - Container Refund Schemes - experiences from Australia

Webinar - Container Refund Schemes - experiences from Australia

By WasteMINZ

We will speak with Rebecca Brown, Manager, Waste & Environment, Western Australia Local Government Association, and Alex Young, Director Container Deposit Scheme, NSW Environment Protection Authority, about their experiences in designing and implementing container refund schemes in Australia.
29.07.22 01:42 PM - Comment(s)
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