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Denise Roche MP
Denise Roche MP
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We can have a waste free Aotearoa New Zealand.

Waste is not an inevitable part of production and consumption.  Waste is unwanted or undervalued materials which are discarded rather than being reused or recycled. 

The 3.2 million tonnes of waste we throw into our landfills every year represents resources we could be turning into wealth - a wasted opportunity! We are behind many countries in our recycling and waste reduction programmes.

Our Work: Greens Waste Minimisation Act

In September 2008, the Green Party’s Waste Minimisation Act was passed with unanimous support, putting in place the tools to work towards a waste-free New Zealand. But to be effective, it requires the Government to act boldly in implementing it. Unfortunately, the Government’s Waste Strategy is unambitious and doesn't set any meaningful waste reduction targets. It is time to step up.

Recent news about Waste

Frack no to fracking fluid

07 Dec 2011 | Press Release | David Clendon MP

The transportation of toxic fracking fluid from Gisborne to Taranaki must be prevented, the Green Party said today. More

An alternative to Exide?

07 Oct 2011 | Blog post | Holly Walker

The future of Petone battery recycler Exide Technologies has been a major issue in Hutt South in recent months. Now there could be an alternative recycling facility in Seaview, but neither will operate if we keep exporting our batteries overseas. More

Manufacturers, retailers need regulation to own e-waste

10 Aug 2011 | Press Release | David Clendon MP

The Green Party today welcomed the Community Recycling Network's launch of e-cycle depots with money from the Green-initiated Waste Minimisation Fund. More

David Clendon questions the Minister for the Environment on lead-acid batteries and compliance with Basel Convention

04 Aug 2011 | Oral Question | David Clendon MP

DAVID CLENDON (Green) to the Minister for the Environment: How many tonnes of used lead acid batteries has the Government approved for export since January 2008, and is this consistent with New Zealand's obligations under the Basel Convention? More

Public Meeting: Visions of Christchurch: A Sustainable and Resilient Rebuild

Event | Kennedy Graham MP

In the rebuilding of the city, it is vital that we, the people of the city, are properly engaged.

Come to this first of a series of meetings I am hosting to listen to the people's voice.


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Community Recycling Network Hui - Calling all CRN members to join David Clendon at this great event

Event | David Clendon MP

This year our LiFE WiTH WaSTE theme will address the new Waste Strategy in relation to the Waste Minimisation Act and how our sector can work with central and local governemnt to establish a shared understanding of the Strategy's vision and how this can be realised in a collaborative and constructive way. More

Govt. gives up leadership on waste

13 Oct 2010 | Press Release | David Clendon MP

The Government's newly released Waste Strategy fails to show any meaningful leadership on waste, the Green Party said today. More

Government won’t lead on waste

07 Jul 2010 | Press Release | David Clendon MP

The Government has quietly backtracked on setting up mandatory product stewardship schemes for New Zealand's most problematic waste streams, the Green Party said today. More

Bags Not: Plastic supermarket bags discouraged

03 Aug 2009 | Press Release | Russel Norman MP

The decision of New Zealand supermarket chain Foodstuffs to charge for plastic bags from Monday is a welcome move that deserves Government support, Green Party Co-Leader Russel Norman said today. More

Finding Riches In Our Rubbish

02 Jul 2009 | Audio

A new Green waste levy came into force this week that will begin to revolutionise the way we deal with our rubbish. I talk to the architect himself—Nandor Tanczos—about the law, pigouvian taxes, and how to find riches in our rubbish. More

Smart economic tool reduces waste from tomorrow

30 Jun 2009 | Press Release | Metiria Turei MP

New Zealand takes a major step towards waste reduction tomorrow with the introduction of a smart economic incentive, said the Green Party. "This tool is smart economics... It's a 'polluter-pays so people-save' solution." More

Stop Absurd Packaging campaign reaches Parliament

Event | Metiria Turei MP

Metiria Turei will welcome the GetReal "Stop Absurd Packaging" campaign team, as they arrive at Parliament to present an open letter to Environment Minister Dr Nick Smith. More

Clean up your act – Tasman Mills

28 Apr 2009 | Press Release | Catherine Delahunty MP

The Green Party today called on Tasman Mills to do the right thing and invest in clean technology to stop their on-going discharge of toxic chemicals into the Tarawera River. More

“Good stuff Foodstuffs!”, Greens say

17 Apr 2009 | Press Release | Russel Norman MP

The Green Party today described the decision of Foodstuffs supermarkets to introduce a 5c per plastic bag charge as a welcome step forward. Green Party Co-leader Russel Norman said, "Good stuff Foodstuffs! I'm pleased to see the next step voluntarily taken to reduce plastic bag use being taken." More

National wastes opportunity to reduce waste

20 Mar 2009 | Press Release | Russel Norman MP

The Government wants to dump meaningful waste reduction targets as well as crucial recycling programmes. Green Party Co-Leader Russel Norman said, "Kiwis want to do the right thing and support recycling, so we are disappointed that the chance to really reduce waste has been wasted by the new Government. More

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