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Annual Conference 2019 Speakers, Sponsors & Exhibitors
Our 31st annual WasteMINZ Conference took place in Hamilton at Claudelands from 23-26 September 2019. For information on the many discussions, speakers and events held, please read our 31st WasteMINZ Conference Programme.
Keynote speakers and presentations
Featured speakers at our 31st WasteMINZ Conference Programme
- Opening keynote address: Dr Dan Hikuroa, Ngāti Maniapoto, Waikato-Tainui, Senior Lecturer, Te Wananga o Waipapa, University of Auckland.
Keynote title:Toitū te whenua Whatungarongaro he tangata: A Kaitiaki approach for Aotearoa New Zealand - Dru Marsh, Senior Legal Policy Officer, Environmental Protection Authority, Australia. (Contaminated Land Stream)
Keynote title: A new approach to an old issue: Victoria’s transformed contaminated land laws and legal implications for development and management of brownfield sites - Nicky McIndoe, Partner, Kensington Swan. (Contaminated Land Stream)
Keynote title: An RMA perspective on waste management and contaminated land: The Northern Corridor Improvements Project as a case study
- Hon. Eugenie Sage, Minister for Conservation, Minister for Land Information and Associate Minister for the Environment
Keynote title: No time to waste: Creating change…. - Robert Kelman, Director, Reloop Pacific, Australia
Keynote title: Best practice container deposit schemes – lessons from over the ditch - Mark Bayer, President, Bayer Strategic Consulting, USA (Contaminated Land Stream)
Keynote title: Connect before you communicate: Keys for mastering difficult conversations - Douglas Woodring, Founder, Managing Director, Ocean Recovery Alliance, Hong Kong
Keynote title: Plastic – the material that binds the planet - Kiri Hannifin, General Manager, Corporate Affairs, Quality, Safety & Sustainability, Countdown Supermarkets
Keynote title: Making social change in a sales focused business - Kelli Sullivan, Communications and Stakeholder Manager, NZ Transport Agency
Keynote title: How to plan and deliver effective engagement strategies
In addition to these exciting keynotes, we had six panel discussions. Any presentations we have received from the panels are available in our Resource Library.
- Working with the NESCS
- Waste Disposal Levy
- Stakeholder engagement and risk communication
- Managing critical risks with residential collections
- Why industry-led collaboration is crucial for a circular economy
- Bio-availability – where to from here?
Other speakers and presentations
To find the rest of the presentations from our 2019 Conference go to the Resource Library. All the presentations are tagged Conference 2019. So use the tag cloud on the right hand side to bring up all the presentations. Alternatively, you can search by presentation title or the presenter’s name. Where a presentation has not been loaded onto the website, it is because the presenter only used photos in their presentation.
Sponsorship
Thank you to our 2019 Conference sponsors.
If you would like your company to stand alongside these, please contact CJ Dooner
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SMART ENVIRONMENTAL smartenvironmental.co.nz PLATINUM, DINNER + LANYARDS SPONSOR| Sites 16-18 Smart is proudly New Zealand owned and operated. We buy locally and spend locally, our profits stay in |
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Tonkin + Taylor Tonkintaylor.co.nz DINNER SPONSOR | Sites 33, 34, 38 This year T+T celebrates 60 years providing engineering and environmental services across Australasia. We can help you with practical, sustainable solutions for waste, resource efficiency and environmental issues. Our track-record encompasses waste management, sustainability, contaminated land and infrastructure strategy. We’re excited to be a sponsor of the 2019 WasteMINZ Conference. |
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EUROFINS | ENVIRONMENT TESTING eurofins.com.au GOLD SPONSOR | Site 32 Eurofins | Environment Testing provides an extensive range of NATA/IANZ accredited analytical services across the environmental industry throughout New Zealand & Australia. With a staff of over 300 and laboratories in Auckland, Christchurch, Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, and Perth, Eurofins remains committed to customer service, quality results, and consistent market leading turnaround times. |
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HILL LABORATORIES hill-laboratories.com GOLD SPONSOR | Site 54 Hill Laboratories is New Zealand’s largest privately owned and operated analytical testing laboratory. We offer a comprehensive testing suite, including water, asbestos, air quality, effluent and soil contamination. With a dedicated team of client services managers and laboratories nationwide, call us to discuss your environmental testing needs. |
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ANALYTICA LABORATORIES analytica.co.nz SILVER SPONSOR| Site 42 Analytica Laboratories brings a game changing approach to all your environmental testing needs. From simplicity in quotes and sample collection, to fast results, and great customer service. Analytica are at the forefront of new technologies, providing flexible and tailored services that enable you to succeed. |
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COUNTDOWN SILVER SPONSOR Moving towards sustainable operations is a big part of our thinking and as one of New Zealand’s largest businesses, we have both the responsibility and opportunity to do the right thing by our people, our communities and the planet. Find out more about this in our 2019 Sustainability Report here: countdown.co.nz/sustainability
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ENVIRONZ Environz.co.nz SILVER SPONSOR| Site 57 EnviroNZ’s relentless commitment to preserving New Zealand’s natural beauty and resources, kiwi ingenuity and a strong team culture, help us to achieve the best possible waste solutions for our customers and the environment. |
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O-I NEW ZEALAND recycleglass.co.nz SILVER SPONSOR | Site 23 Glass is an infinitely recyclable product and resource. One recycled glass bottle yields one new bottle over and over again. As a pure and sustainable product, glass has become the overwhelming consumer preference for food and beverage packaging. O-I New Zealand is the only container glass manufacturer, based in Auckland. |
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MANCO ENVIRONMENTAL manco.co.nz LOUNGE SPONSOR | Site 51 Manco Environmental is one of NZ’s largest manufacturers, distributors and exporters of specialised mobile and stationary plant for waste minimisation, kerbside recycling and materials handling efficiencies. From automated sideloaders, low entry vehicles, multi-compartment kerbside collection to fully electric vehicles, Manco prides itself in finding realistic and robust solutions, whilst being proudly kiwi owned and operated. |
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HAMILTON CITY COUNCIL BRONZE SPONSOR Hamilton is growing and this is changing the way we think about our waste. We will be introducing a new rubbish and recycling service from July 2020, including a food scraps collection and glass separation. Fittingly, Claudelands Arena is where this all starts. Together, we’re fighting the landfill! |
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WASTE MANAGEMENT NZ wastemanagement.co.nz BRONZE SPONSOR Waste Management is New Zealand’s leading resource recovery, recycling and waste management provider, driven by our focus on safety, sustainability and service and underpinned by innovation. We’re committed to safeguarding our beautiful environment through sustainable management of our valuable resources. Put simply, sustainability is what we do. |
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VILLA MARIA villamaria.co.nz GALA DINNER WINE SPONSOR Environmental sustainability has been a core focus for Villa Maria for decades. We have a zero waste to landfill goal and a product stewardship commitment. Working collaboratively with the waste industry will be essential for us to achieve both, and so we wish you a productive and successful conference. |
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THE HUNTING LODGE thehuntinglodge.com NETWORKING EVENT SPONSOR Sustainability, simplicity and doing things differently – that’s what we value as a NZ family owned winery. Inspired by connection (to community, nature and our roots), we are mindful of our impact and role we play in our collective future. Our brand resonates with consumers who are seeking quality, done consciously. |
Trade Exhibition
