Managing and Minimising our Waste

We’re planning for the future of waste in our district – and we want your input.

We have prepared a draft Waste Management and Minimisation Plan for the years through to 2032.

Since our last plan was adopted in 2018, we have reduced waste in the district. But progress has slowed. Almost half of what goes to landfill could still be reused, recycled or composted.

Our vision is for Waimakariri to become a low-waste, low-emissions district that values resources and reduces environmental harm.

Below we detail some upgrades and actions we would like to incorporate in the new plan to take us forward over the coming years.

Your feedback will help us decide what to focus on, where to invest, and how we should better manage waste in the future. 🗑️🚚

Have your say by 2 October at 5pm. Hearings will take place on 23 October, 9am to 3pm in the Council Chambers.

Drop-in sessions:

Have questions? Come along to one of our drop-in sessions and chat with the team:

• Tuesday 22 September, Ohoka Domain Pavilion, 5pm to 7pm
• Tuesday 29 September, Kaiapoi Community Centre (24 Sewell Street), 5pm to 7pm
• Thursday 1 October, Rangiora Town Hall (upstairs function room), 5pm to 7pm