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Waikato District Council - Te Kaunihera aa Takiwaa o Waikato

Waste Minimisation and Management Plan

Our draft Waste Minimisation and Management Plan is open for consultation 11 April – 11 May.

It contains an Action Plan, that sets goals and outcomes for the next six years to help us to turn the tide on waste.It will replace our current Waste Minimisation and Management Plan on 1 July 2025.   

Read our draft plan here.

Help us future proof our Waste Minimisation and Management Plan

Let us know what you think before 11 May. Note: council is also consulting on the Long Term Plan now, which includes fees and service changes. You can have your say on this too.

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The Waste Minimisation Act requires councils to review their waste minimisation and management plans every six years.

In addition to this, the needs of our community changes over time – and so does the world of waste. We need to update our Plan to adapt to these opportunities.

  • Waste Minimisation and Management Plan’s are prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Waste Minimisation Act 2008.
  • Changes to legislation and new strategies from central government need to be considered. 
  • Research via waste audits and a waste services review are being referred to for direction.
  • Direction from our community, elected members and business will also help shape the content.
  • The Plan aims to align with Council’s existing plans and strategies, such as the  Climate Response and Resilience Strategy 

Absolutely! Consultation will start 11 April to 11 May 2025.  

We are seeking community feedback – so please get involved!

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Council is also proposing and informing of changes to our waste services, which will be consulted on as part of our upcoming Long Term Plan.

This consultation is also open 11 April to 11 May 2025.  

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