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Strengthening Communities Hui kicks off

“The first session of the annual Strengthening Communities Hui was a fantastic success with environmental educators, zero waste practitioners, business owners, Local Government staffers and many more, all coming together to discuss the step-change we need to see to get to a regenerative circular economy,”… More >

Climate change front and centre

The role of community organisations in tackling climate change will be the focus of this year’s Strengthening Communities Hui, which starts on Tuesday 14th September. The annual conference brings together three networks: Environment Hubs Aotearoa, the Community Energy Network and the Zero Waste Network, who… More >

Annual Hui goes online

The annual Strengthening Communities Hui has moved entirely online due to the continued Covid-19 situation. This notice to ZWN members and supporters is to update you on the plan. While we are disappointed not to be able to gather, we hope that the free online format… More >

Cornerstone work happening for national waste strategy and legislation

In early-to-mid September we expect to see a consultation document come out from Ministry for the Environment covering some of the critical parts of getting Aotearoa to zero waste. These include: High level waste strategy Changes to the 2008 Waste Minimisation Act Emissions reduction plan… More >