We have noticed increasing interest and discussion, both locally and internationally, about clopyralid — a herbicide used to control broadleaf weeds in turf and lawns. Clopyralid can only be... Read More
The Infrastructure Commission, Te Waihanga, has released a discussion document on major issues facing the resource recovery and waste sector. The report is intended to inform a 30-year... Read More
With Auckland back in Alert Level 3, please note there has been one change to the Alert Level 3 area – Port Waikato has now been brought into Level 3. Schedule 4 of the latest Health Order... Read More
By MfE deputy secretary Sam Buckle The Ministry for the Environment (MfE) is taking a leadership role by developing a new waste strategy for Aotearoa New Zealand. The strategy will set the... Read More
MfE has formed a rōpū of Māori experts to guide the development of the new Waste Strategy for Aotearoa New Zealand according to mātauranga Māori. The rōpū is a group of Māori waste... Read More
WasteMINZ is looking for an experienced events management person to join our team - NOW! Our annual conference is the ‘must attend’ event for Aotearoa’s waste, resource recovery and... Read More
The Ministry of Transport has warned there may be a higher expectation of evidence today (Tuesday) to support legitimate travel from one alert level area to another. For anyone driving a truck... Read More
As of 11:59pm, Sunday 14 Feb, Auckland moved to alert level 3, with the rest of New Zealand moving to alert level 2. These levels are in place until 11:59 Wednesday 18 February, but subject to... Read More
The independent Climate Change Commission has released its draft package of advice to Government on the steps Aotearoa must take to drastically reduce greenhouse gas emissions and address... Read More
9 January 2021 $36 million of Government funding alongside councils and others for 19 projects Investment will clean up and protect waterways and create local jobs Boots on the ground... Read More