Member Spotlight: Andrew Reynolds


In this member spotlight, we talk to Andrew Reynolds, Technical Facilties Manager at Foodstuffs North Island, who has recently been nominated for a Facilities Management Association of New Zealand for the Sustainability Impact Awardin large part for his efforts in achieving a high landfi...

04.09.24 12:14 PM - Comment(s)
The value of being on a steering committee
Have you ever wondered what a sector group steering committee member does, and what value they get out of being on the committee? We spoke to members of WasteMINZ's sector group steering committees to get the scoop on why they love what they do.
03.09.24 02:49 PM - Comment(s)
Member Spotlight: Alyesha Candy - Scion
In this member spotlight, we talk to Alyesha Candy, Technical Supervisor at Scion, who is passionate about adding value to waste streams (mostly organic waste from food sectors) and diverting them from landfill by using them to make biobased products.
07.08.24 10:48 AM - Comment(s)
Using industry guidelines for quality decision making
Industry-specific guideline documents developed by the Ministry for the Environment (MfE) in the 1990s contain valuable information to guide development of contaminated land conceptual site models and source pathway receptor linkages.
07.08.24 10:05 AM - Comment(s)
Member Spotlight: Marissa Nikora - Priority One


In this member spotlight, we talk to Marissa Nikora, Project Manager | Sustainability Lead  at Priority One, the Western Bay of Plenty region's economic development organisation. 


"We are keen to divert as much waste from landfill where possible. Our city continues to grow, w...

23.07.24 12:42 PM - Comment(s)
Five reasons to attend a leadership development course
Attending a leadership workshop can be highly beneficial for personal and professional growth. Here are five reasons why.
12.07.24 11:37 AM - Comment(s)
We choose reuse - July 2024

The reuse blog, We Choose Reuse, brings you stories from the frontlines of reuse, in the hope it provides inspiration to others. We will be publishing this blog on a quarterly basis so send any reuse initiatives to fiona@wasteminz.org.nz to be included in the next one.

09.07.24 10:26 AM - Comment(s)
Member Spotlight: Michelle Kazor
In this member spotlight, we talk to Michelle Kazor, from Versity Limited (previously trading as Kazor & Associates)
09.07.24 10:26 AM - Comment(s)
Member Spotlight: Roy Constable - Blueskies Civil
Roy Constable, managing director of Blueskies Civil has been in the industry for 40 years, and says he's passionate about growing, learning and becoming more attuned to the environment and the people that inhabit our planet.
11.06.24 01:43 PM - Comment(s)
Rubbish fires could be reduced with correct disposal of batteries
The number of fires in waste and recycling trucks and processing facilities could be reduced if small batteries were disposed of correctly, WasteMINZ chief executive Nic Quilty says.
22.05.24 01:22 PM - Comment(s)