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A collection of 17 posts

Electric waste truck to service University of Otago
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Electric waste truck to service University of Otago

It will be the first fully electric, rear load operating commercial waste truck in Dunedin. – saving about 125 litres of diesel a day.

Proud to be rain harvesting during Auckland’s drought
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Proud to be rain harvesting during Auckland’s drought

With Auckland facing its worst drought in 25 years, Auckland HQ is making good use of our own rain water harvesting system.

Tiromoana Bush regeneration
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Tiromoana Bush regeneration

Before and after photos, taken 15 years apart, show the positive impact of the restoration project.

Waste Management partners with Keep New Zealand Beautiful to send educational book to New Zealand schools
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Waste Management partners with Keep New Zealand Beautiful to send educational book to New Zealand schools

Waste Management has teamed up with not-for-profit organisation Keep New Zealand Beautiful to distribute an educational storybook to every kindergarten, primary and intermediate school in New Zealand. The book, titled Kiki Kiwi &

Supporting Clean Up Week
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Supporting Clean Up Week

G.J Gardner Homes Clean Up Week run by KNZB is back for 2019. This year it is running Monday 9 – Sunday 15 September. Clean Up Week is the largest national clean-up event

Helping our rural communities through St John
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Helping our rural communities through St John

Waste Management is one of the sponsors helping St John introduce a fleet of 14 purpose-built ambulances into rural New Zealand. Designed as specialist first response units, the new ambulances were launched at

Waste Management kerbside collection trucks ready to go in Waimakariri
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Waste Management kerbside collection trucks ready to go in Waimakariri

With the arrival of three kerbside collection trucks, Waste Management is set to start its new collection contract with Waimakariri District Council on Monday 1 July.

Taking charge of Queenstown Lakes kerbside waste and recycling
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Taking charge of Queenstown Lakes kerbside waste and recycling

Waste Management is the new residential waste and recycling collection service provider in the Queenstown Lakes District. Queenstown Lakes District Mayor Jim Boult is encouraging residents to  embrace the new service, which is

Landmark Sponsorship
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Landmark Sponsorship

It's been an exciting time for the team in Wellington with our  sponsorship of Te Papa's Terracotta Warriors: Guardians of Immortality,  with a specially branded Waste Management truck drawing attention to our  support

Giving back to the community in Dairy Flat
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Giving back to the community in Dairy Flat

The Dairy Flat Community Trust annual funding presentation was held last weekend at our Redvale Landfill and Energy Park. A diverse group of community groups and individuals received funding,  including the Dairy Flat

Gisborne to have New Zealand's first Te Reo Maori waste bin labels
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Gisborne to have New Zealand's first Te Reo Maori waste bin labels

Gisborne  Mayor Meng Foon welcomes the launch of Waste Management initiative in  introducing New Zealand’s first private subscription bi-lingual Te Reo Māori and English waste bin labels Waste Management NZ Limited joined

Pledging our support to DreamLab
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Pledging our support to DreamLab

One in three Kiwis will be affected by cancer in their lifetime, so  finding answers through medical research is extremely important. To help get closer to finding a cure for cancer, we are

Living Earth Christchurch Open Day
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Living Earth Christchurch Open Day

Have you ever wondered what happens to the contents of your green organics bin? Your organic waste is delivered to our Organics Processing Plant where it is placed in large tunnels specifically designed

Changes to glass recycling in Tauranga and new Bins for Better Communities initiative
Sustainability

Changes to glass recycling in Tauranga and new Bins for Better Communities initiative

Waste Management is changing how it collects and manages glass for recycling in Tauranga and the Western Bay of Plenty. This reflects our desire to increase recycling volumes, improve safety for our team,

Waste Management backs National Ride for Road Safety
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Waste Management backs National Ride for Road Safety

Waste Management is delighted to be taking part in this weekend’s inaugural National Ride for Road Safety. The event takes place this Sunday, 19 November, ​ at​ ​10am​ ​in​ ​eight ​regions across New

High scores in the Christchurch City Council Resident Satisfaction Survey
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High scores in the Christchurch City Council Resident Satisfaction Survey

Christchurch residents are more than satisfied with their waste collection services – which are proudly provided by Waste Management – as shown in the latest Christchurch City Council (CCC) Customer Satisfaction Survey results. Released in

Cleaning up the beautiful Banks Peninsula
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Cleaning up the beautiful Banks Peninsula

Earlier this month, our Christchurch team worked with Christchurch City Council to launch a hazardous waste removal weekend to support Canterbury residents with the safe disposal of dangerous waste.

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