Kiwis invited to have their say on revised waste legislation
New Zealanders are invited to share their views on proposed changes to the key legislation regulating waste and litter in the country.
The proposals aim to modernise New Zealand’s outdated waste legislation, providing more options to reduce and manage waste effectively.
The new legislation will replace the Waste Minimisation Act 2008 and Litter Act 1979.
The consultation document outlines five proposals:
- creating a framework for extended producer responsibility, to ensure producers remain accountable for their products even after consumers have used them
- changes to how the waste levy is allocated to territorial authorities, and what they can spend the money on
- clarifying roles and responsibilities for central government, local government and the waste sector
- improving tools for compliance, monitoring, and enforcement
- enabling efficient and effective measures to control littering and other types of mismanaged waste.
Consultation will run for six weeks until 11:59pm on Sunday, 1 June 2025. Feedback will help shape the final proposals for the legislative amendment.