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WELCOME

PAUL EVANSCEO, WasteMINZ

Tena koutou and welcome to the 29th annual WasteMINZ Conference -

Purpose, Progress and Potential.

I am sure we all agree that clear air, clean water, and good quality land are all

things that New Zealanders want for themselves and their children. They are

also priorities for our tourism industry and exporters, who use our clean, green

image to gain competitive advantage.

Waste crosses all the domains, and without addressing it, New Zealand will

struggle to improve the management of our environment. By tackling waste,

we can make a real and substantive difference to our country’s environmental

performance and its economy too.

However, waste is not always seen as a priority for central government. With the

recent change in government, we have an opportunity to reset the priorities, but

this will require coordinated, collective action by our sector.

Together we can play a strong and influential leadership role for New Zealand.

We must continue to be the pre-eminent voice for our sector, a voice that is

listened to, a voice that matters.

CONFERENCE APP

WIFI

This year we have, once again, developed

a conference app. It’s our goal to minimise

waste and so we have moved away from

printed programmes.

The app includes absolutely everything you

need to know, including:

• sponsor and exhibitor listings

• programme information

• speaker profiles

• wifi details

• maps and much more

DOWNLOADING THE APP

There are Apple and Android versions of the

app as well as a mobile web version for other

phones.

1 Go to the App or Google Play stores and

search for wasteminz

2 Download the app

3 If it asks if you’d like to allow push

notifications select yes. This way we can

send you helpful updates on important

items.

GET EXPLORING

The app has been designed to be super easy

to use. There’s an icon for all the key items,

but if you can’t find something just click on

the search icon and search away.

1 Go into your WiFi settings on your

mobile device and connect to

Claudelands

2 Login wasteminz Password 2017


ENVIRONZenvironz.co.nz Neil [email protected]+64 7 543 1803PLATINUM PARTNER

When it comes to our stunning New

Zealand environment it goes without

saying — sustainability is at the core of

everything EnviroNZ does. Whether it’s

turning landfill gas to power, organic

waste to compost, or returning beaches

to a sparkling condition, that’s what we

do. We believe in keeping New Zealand

beautiful.

WASTE MANAGEMENT NZwastemanagement.co.nzRebecca [email protected]+64 9 570 0637GOLD SPONSOR

Waste Management is New Zealand’s

leading resource recovery, recycling and

waste management provider, driven by

our focus on safety, sustainability and

service and underpinned by innovation.

We’re committed to safeguarding

our beautiful environment through

sustainable management of our valuable

resources. Put simply, sustainability is

what we do.

TONKIN + TAYLOR tonkintaylor.co.nz Simonne [email protected]+64 9 355 6000DINNER SPONSOR

T+T has sponsored the dinner since the

WasteMINZ conferences began, and is

pleased to be able to contribute again

this year. We are proud of our association

with WasteMINZ and this conference,

and we particularly value the similarly

longstanding relationships that we

have developed across the waste and

contaminated land sectors.

SMART ENVIRONMENTALsmartenvironmental.co.nzHine [email protected]+64 21 955 925 SILVER + LANYARDS + CO-DINNER SPONSOR

We are proud of the progress we

have made as a company and the

achievement of our national profile. We

are grateful for the support of so many

people and organisations over the years.

Thank you.

WINE SPONSOR

BEER SPONSOR

SPONSORS


ANALYTICA LABORATORIESanalytica.co.nzKate [email protected]+64 7 974 4740SILVER SPONSOR

Analytica Laboratories brings a fresh, game changing approach to all your environmental testing needs. From simplicity in quotes and sample collection, to fast results, and great customer service. Analytica are proud to be innovators, focussed on using the best that modern technology offers to help you succeed.

HILL LABORATORIEShill-laboratories.com [email protected] HILL LAB (44 555 22)SILVER SPONSOR

Hill Laboratories is New Zealand’s largest privately owned and operated analytical testing laboratory, with more than 30 years’ experience in environmental testing. We are committed to enabling our customers to meet their regulatory requirements, minimise their environmental impact and ensure the well-being and safety of our communities.

O-I NEW ZEALANDrecycleglass.co.nz Penny [email protected]+64 9 976 7127 SILVER SPONSOR

Glass is an infinitely recyclable product and resource. One recycled glass bottle yields one new bottle over and over again. As a pure and sustainable product, glass has become the overwhelming consumer preference for food and beverage packaging. O-I New Zealand is the only container glass manufacturer based in Auckland.

THE PACKAGING FORUMpackagingforum.org.nz Donna [email protected]+64 21 105 5743 SILVER SPONSOR

The Packaging Forum operates three voluntary product stewardship schemes, glass packaging, public place recycling and soft plastic collections. We are partnering with Be a Tidy Kiwi and councils on a joint litter campaign: Let’s put Litter in its place. Visit our site to find out more about our work.

3R GROUP 3R.co.nzAdele [email protected]

+64 6 872 7235BRONZE SPONSOR

Imagine a world without waste. It’s what we like to do. 3R develops resource recovery programmes for used products and packaging. From businesses with a specific issue to collaborative industry-wide projects, our innovative solutions convert waste into opportunity, delivering competitive advantage, compliance and environmental benefit.

GLOBAL ACTION PLAN OCEANIAglobalactionplanoceania.com Andrew [email protected] +64 275 117 415BRONZE SPONSOR

Working in partnership as a catalyst towards a sustainable future, effecting business and community transformations. New Zealand’s only, ISO14001, ISO9001, Living Wage certified waste operator. Operating community waste recycling facilities and consulting to the waste industry and councils on all aspects of waste strategy, planning, education, procurement and management systems.

STANTEC NEW ZEALANDstantec.comPhil [email protected]+64 6 350 9404BRONZE SPONSOR

At Stantec we can help to figure out waste. Our experts help organisations in NZ and around the world to manage waste by assisting with the planning, design, and permitting of everything that diverts and disposes of waste – from landfills to recycling facilities. It’s all part of creating communities.

VERTEC / SUPERIOR PAKvertec.co.nz Jason Whitley [email protected] +64 21 247 1812BRONZE SPONSOR

vertec.co.nz | Vertec provide bespoke solutions for storage, containment and movement. From concept to manufacture to customer ready, complete with lids, auto locks, wheels, decals, painted your colours.

superiorpak.com.au | Superior Pak the leader with the most comprehensive, and ever expanding range of products available to the waste collection and management industry.

MANCO ENVIRONMENTALmanco.co.nz Logan [email protected]+64 21 967 744 LOUNGE SPONSOR

Manco Environmental is one of New Zealand’s largest manufacturers, distributors and exporters of waste and recycling equipment and technology in NZ. Manco is also the exclusive distributor of BigBelly, smart solar bins. Recently the company began assembling 100% electric vehicles in New Zealand. Manco is proudly Kiwi owned and operated.


SHAMUBEEL EAQUB Economist and business commentator

Shamubeel Eaqub is an experienced economist who makes economics easy. He is also an author, media commentator and a thought leading public speaker.

He has over a decade of experience as an economist in Wellington, Melbourne and Auckland in leading international banks and consultancy.

REBECCA PRINCE-RUIZChurchill fellow and Plastic Free July Co-founder (Australia)

Rebecca is an experienced waste educator from Western Australia who is passionate about looking beyond the need to dispose and recycle waste and explore ways to avoid it in the first place.

In 2011 her decision to go plastic free for a month led to starting the Plastic Free July challenge, which has spread to over 60,000 people from 130 countries.

HELEN ROBINSONCo-founder, Executive Director and CEO of Organic Initiative (Oi) Supreme Winner of the NZ Women of Influence Award 2016

Helen is an entrepreneur with interests in a diverse range of innovative companies as well as an Independent Director serving on the board of numerous organisations. She has led tech companies for over 30 years and plays a pivotal role in the development of women in business. As CEO of Oi, she is changing the world by removing plastics from hygiene products.

ANDY STREETDirector, SLR Consulting (UK)

Andy has more than 25 years’ experience as an environmental consultant and is a founding Director of SLR. Particular areas of expertise include integrated waste management, waste management planning and policy, waste minimisation, waste facility development and design and waste services and infrastructure procurement.

He has experience of working on projects across the globe, and specifically across Europe, North America, Australia & south-east Asia.

ROSS MCFARLANDChief Environmental Scientist, AECOM (Australia)

Ross is an Australian accredited site auditor with more than 30 years of local, national and international experience, with the last decade or more focused on risk-based contaminated sites assessment and remediation. Ross is currently Chief Assessor for the Site Contamination Practitioners Australia, is a certified practitioner in contaminated land assessment and remediation and has first-hand experience with the assessment and remediation of asbestos-in-soil.

MIKE RITCHIEManaging Director, MRA Consulting Group (Australia)

Before starting MRA Consulting Group, Mike was a senior executive in the waste industry for 25 years with Visy, SITA and Waste Service NSW. He was also a Director of Liverpool Council, a senior adviser to the Mayor of Brisbane, Vice President of the Waste Management Association of Australia and the NSW President.

Mike’s goal is to help make waste management economically rational and environmentally sustainable.

PRASHANT SRIVASTAVABusiness Manager, Principal Scientist and Program Manager, CRC Care (Australia)

Prashant is an experienced manager with diverse experience in program, project, research and business management. He has over 20 years’ experience in various roles in Australia, USA and India. Currently, he holds multiple roles within CRC CARE. He is a business manager and also leads demonstration programs for mining and petroleum industries, and Outreach Program.

Prior to joining CRC CARE, he has worked in environmental contamination industry and academia.

BARRY FRIESENCleanFARMS Canada (Canada)

Barry Friesen is General Manager of CleanFARMS Inc., a non-profit stewardship organisation committed to environmental responsibility through the proper management of agricultural waste.

A professional engineer, Barry’s influence in waste management spans over two decades. He led the development of a new composting system for the Niagara Region, introduced stewardship programs for Nova Scotia, and played a pivotal role in establishing three-stream municipal waste collection programs.

FEATURED SPEAKERS


PAUL FRASCA Co-Founder and Director of Sustainable Salons Australia (Australia)

Paul Frasca started his hairdressing career at the age of 11. He was a salon owner by the age of 19.

In 2015 Paul co-founded an innovative resource recovery program called Sustainable Salons Australia. SSA collects up to 95% of a salon’s waste and repurposes it for environmental and community benefit. Paul is also a director for The Australian Hairdressing Council where he is responsible for improving the industry’s environmental practices.

PRASAD MODAKExecutive President, Environmental Management Centre (India)

Dr Prasad Modak holds a Doctor of Environmental Engineering from Asian Institute of Technology, Bangkok. Prasad currently runs a strategic consulting company (Environmental Management Centre) that focuses on sustainability.

Prasad has worked with almost all key UN, multi-lateral and bi-lateral developmental institutions in the world. His advice is sought by Governments of India, Bangladesh, Egypt, Indonesia, Mauritius, Thailand and Vietnam.

MICHAEL KELEMANEnvironmental Engineering Manager, InSinkErator (USA)

Michael has over 20 years of experience in the wastewater field, starting at a laboratory and progressing to supervision and management of facilities, including treatment plants required to address combined sewer overflows. He holds a Master of Science degree from the Milwaukee School of Engineering in Environmental Engineering.

Michael currently serves as a member of the Issues Area Team (Energy Efficiency and Recovery) for the Water Environment Research Foundation, as well as a board member for WasteCap Resource Solutions.

ROB FORDGeneral Manager Innovation and Technology, Landcorp

Rob joined Landcorp in January 2016 in the newly created position of General Manager – Innovation and Technology. Prior to joining Landcorp he was General Manager – Information, at the Livestock Improvement Corporation (LIC) and was responsible for the organisation’s business systems technology that supported farmers.

Rob also spent eight years at LIC in other senior leadership roles across farm software, automation systems, farm systems, herd testing and farm consultancy. Previous to this, Rob was CEO of a technology startup, based out of Auckland, exporting software to Europe, which eventually was taken through a successful listing on the NZAX in 2003.

SIMONNE ELDRIDGESector Director - Energy, Industry + Waste, Tonkin + Taylor

Simonne specialises in all aspects of solid waste minimisation and residual management including planning, design, implementation, rehabilitation and aftercare. She is a recognised expert in waste minimisation options, landfill design, leachate management and treatment, risk management, alternative energy solutions, landfill gas management and landfill closure and capping design.

Simonne recently became a Fellow of the Institute of Professional Engineers of New Zealand (IPENZ). She is one of only 26 women who currently hold this honour.

SAM JOHNSON Social entrepreneur and founder and chair of the Volunteer Army Foundation

Sam became a household name in New Zealand when he started what has become New Zealand’s largest volunteer movement – the internationally acclaimed Student Volunteer Army.

The movement has 3,000 tertiary members and most recently 29,000 primary school members across 976 schools. What started as a small social media page after the devastating Christchurch earthquakes has continued to be mirrored across the globe as a movement for impact.

FRANCOIS BARTONExecutive Director, Business Leaders’ Health and Safety Forum

Francois has been Forum Executive Director since May 2015. The Forum supports its members to become more effective leaders on health and safety; they do this by focusing on leadership, influence and shared learning.

Prior to joining the Forum, Francois established and ran WorkSafe NZ’s national programme team, which has delivered major safety campaigns in construction, agriculture, forestry and manufacturing.

DEBBIE MAYO-SMITH Motivational business speaker

The best-selling author of eight books; NZ Herald columnist and radio regular, Debbie is one of the most sought-after speakers in New Zealand. Not only is she funny, entertaining and practical, but Debbie is also one of the world’s leading business productivity experts. She is often called the Queen of Productivity because of her knack of showing how to make small changes to create big gains in time management, communication and customer service.


CHRIS UNDERWOODManager, Solid Waste Strategic Services, City of Vancouver

Chris leads a team of senior project engineers and managers with a specific focus on developing strategies and programs targeted at achieving Vancouver’s Zero Waste goal. By 2020 Vancouver is aiming to reduce solid waste going to the landfill or incinerator by 50% from 2008 levels.

In particular, they have placed a focus on increasing diversion of organics by continuing to support the expansion of food scraps recycling and supporting Metro Vancouver’s 2015 disposal ban on organic materials to landfill and incinerator.

IAN STUPPLEGeneral Manager - Waste Solutions Auckland Council

Ian leads Auckland’s Waste Solutions team of 90 people, to deliver the Council’s ambitious waste transformation programme, which targets an aspirational goal of zero waste by 2040.

Ian’s responsibilities include working proactively with the waste sector to develop new services such as user pays refuse; food waste collections, inorganic and recycling collections and processing; and a resource recovery network. Before joining Auckland Council, Ian was director of Street Services at Croydon, London’s largest council.

BEN HURLEYStand up comedian and star of TV’s 7Days

Winner of all of the awards (NZICF Billy T Award, Fred Award, NZCG Best Male Comedian & Best MC), Ben has been smashing comedy out of the park since a long time ago. Born in Taranaki, Ben cut his comedy chops in Wellington before making the move to London where he honed his craft.

Ben is head writer for 7Days, he is also a regular panellist on the show and has appeared on numerous other TV shows including the Comedy Gala and AotearoHA.


MONDAY 6 NOVEMBER 2017

WORKSHOP: ASBESTOS IN SOILS – HAVE WE SOLVED THE PROBLEM?

Heaphy 1

10.00-10.30 registration | The Foyer

10.30-12.00 Introduction

Presentations on regulations and guidance

Presentation on asbestos identification and removal: Some practical aspects and the ACOP

Working through a case study in small groups, reporting back and evaluating the responses

Facilitated by James Corbett (Auckland Council) & Chris Hillman (Tonkin+Taylor)

12.00-12.45 lunch | Heaphy 1

12.45-14.55 Presentation on how do I determine whether or not there is a risk?


Presentation on tier 2 risk assessments


14.55-15.25 afternoon tea | Heaphy 1

15.25-17.00 Multi-displinary panel discussion; panelists will include representatives from WorkSafe New Zealand, regional councils, consultants, contractors and a legal firm

Wrap up

17.00-19.00Launch of the New Zealand Guidelines for Assessing & Managing Asbestos in SoilHeaphy pre-function area | Sponsored by BRANZ

TA FORUM exclusively for WasteMINZ TA Forum members

Brooklyn 1+2

11.30-12.00 registration | The Foyer

12.00-13.25 SESSION 1 : Facilitated networking and presentations from MfE and others on topical issuesFacilitated by Jenny Marshall (WasteMINZ)

13.25-13.45 refreshment break | Brooklyn upper concourse

13.45-15.10 SESSION 2 : Progress: A review of what has been achieved to date in the seven key priority areas identified in 2015 and presentations from leading experts

15.10-15.50 afternoon tea | Brooklyn upper concourse

15.50-17.00 SESSION 3 : Potential: Exploring future opportunities for collaboration and innovation

17.30 onwards Networking drinks for TA Officers | ibis Hamilton Tainui


TUESDAY 7 NOVEMBER 2017

8.00-9.00 registration

9.00-10.20 OPENING PLENARY | Heaphy 1, 2+3

Powhiri

Welcome Darren Patterson (WasteMINZ Chair)

Shamubeel Eaqub (Economist and business commentator) Doing things differently – realising New Zealand’s economic potential

10.20-11.00 morning tea | Expo Hall SPONSORED BY THE PACKAGING FORUM

11.00-12.30 GETTING TO ZERO WASTE

Heaphy 1+2

CIRCULAR ECONOMY

Heaphy 3

CLM: KEYNOTES

Brooklyn 1+2

11.00 Ian Stupple (Auckland Council) & Andy Street (SLR Consulting)Delivering Zero Waste

John Jamison (InsideOut)Designing out construction waste

Ross McFarland (Chief Environment Scientist, AECOM Australia)Asbestos-in-soil (ASBINS) – when fibre is not good for you! An update on the regulatory and industry frameworks for this vexing issue

11.30 Chris Underwood (City of Vancouver)Vancouver: Zero waste by 2040

Keith Smith (Flight Plastics NZ)Creating a circular economy for PET packaging in New Zealand

Prashant Srivastava (Acting Business Manager and Principal Scientist, CRC CARE)Development of Australian guidance on the assessment of sites contaminated with petroleum hydrocarbons

12.00 Facilitated discussion Francesca Lipscombe (New Zealand Ecolabelling Trust) & Penny Kneebone (Tonkin + Taylor)C & D waste: Crafting a powerful ecolabel; a call for input

12.30-13.30 lunch | Expo Hall SPONSORED BY MANCO ENVIRONMENTAL

13.30-15.00 PLENARY SESSION | Heaphy 1, 2+3 CLM: CASE STUDIES | Brooklyn 1+2

Mike Ritchie (Managing Director, MRA Consulting Group) Waste reform – the Australian perspective

Mike Skiffington (Milsearch)Unexploded ordnance on Auckland’s doorstep

Helen Robinson (Co-founder, Executive Director and CEO of Organic Initiative) Changing the world - one tampon at a time

Rowan Freeman (Environment Canterbury) & Nigel Mather (4Sight Consulting)Options to safely manage and dispose of asbestos contaminated soil in Canterbury

Rowan Latham & Annie Timms (Environment Canterbury)Cleaning up a high hazard site – Concours Electroplating and site investigations

15.00-15.30 afternoon tea | Expo Hall SPONSORED BY HILL LABORATORIES

15.30-17.00 RURAL WASTE

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WASTE LEVY

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FOOD WASTE

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CONTAMINATED LAND & THE COMMUNITY

Brooklyn 1+2

15.30 Barry Friesen (CleanFARMS Canada)EPR in Canada and Cleanfarms’ approach to Agricultural Stewardship

Mike Ritchie (MRA Consulting)Waste levies - the Australian experience

Reece McLaughlan (Unilever Food Services)Unilever’s Food Collective partnership

Reece Irving (Bay of Plenty Regional Council) & Paul Heveldt (Stantec)Developing a Disaster Waste Management Plan template for national application in New Zealand

16.00 Fraser Scott (True North Consulting)Addressing rural waste in New Zealand: A brand new business model

Duncan Wilson (Eunomia Research and Consulting)A wasted opportunity – using the levy to create economic and environmental advantage

Kate Porter & Leon Jarden (Progressive Enterprises)The Odd Bunch: Innovating to reduce waste

Adam Anderson (Aurecon)Community and stakeholder engagement and technical investigation, the dual nature of contaminated land projects

16.30 Discussion Panel: Barry Friesen (CleanFARMS Canada); Fraser Scott (True North Consulting); Simon Andrew (Agrecovery); Chris Hartshorne (Plasback); Dave Elder (EnviroNZ)

Shaun Lewis & Marianna Tyler (Ministry for the Environment)The waste disposal levy and the circular economy

Francesca Goodman-Smith (Master of Science, University of Otago)A sustainable future: The role of supermarket food waste

Michelle Elford & Wendy Whitley (Aurecon)Early project collaboration

17.00-17.45 WasteMINZ AGM | Heaphy 2

Current financial members are invited to attend the WasteMINZ Annual General Meeting. Join us for a quick update on the year’s activities and successes along with news about the organisation’s goals and plans for the future.

17.45-19.45 Networking drinks | Expo Hall SPONSORED BY ENVIRONZ


WEDNESDAY 8 NOVEMBER 2017


9.00-10.20 PLENARY SESSION | Heaphy 1, 2+3

Sam Johnson (Social entrepreneur and founder and chair of the Volunteer Army Foundation) Common sense innovation

Francois Barton (Executive Director, Business Leaders’ Health and Safety Forum) Focusing on what matters - insight to action

10.20-11.00 morning tea | Expo Hall SPONSORED BY SMART ENVIRONMENTAL

11.00-12.30 HEALTH & SAFETY

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COMMUNITY APPROACHES

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ORGANICS

Heaphy 3

CLM: KEYNOTES

Brooklyn 1+2

11.00 Terre NIcholson (4Sight Consulting)From confusion to culture – a health and safety journey

Jenny Chilcott & Sei Brown (Auckland Council)Spreading the Zero Waste love – moving beyond community empowerment

Shanti Campbell & Kat Ralph-Triebels (Christchurch City Council) Composting food packaging at events - Christchurch City Council

Simonne Eldridge (Partner, Sector Director - Energy, Industry + Waste, Tonkin + Taylor)Disposal to Land Guidelines – the journey so far

11.30 Greg Gillard (Waste Management NZ)Moving beyond compliance – creating a good health and safety culture

Matthew Luxon (Envision New Zealand), Pat Cronin (Waikato District Council) & Nicola Turner (Mainstream Green)Co-designing waste minimisation awareness: 4 councils, 6 community members – what could possibly go wrong?

Chris Purchas & Anna Ainsworth (Tonkin + Taylor)Food collections - lessons from the UK and Australia

Kim Renshaw (Beyond the Bin) & Lyn Mayes (The Packaging Forum)Tackling coffee cups: Innovation, identification and investment

Rob Ford (General Manager, Innovation and Technology, Landcorp)Global disruptions in food and food production leading to the economic unsustainability of the current farming model12.00 Guy Smith (Waste Management NZ)

Engaging with workers on the shop floor

George Fietje (Auckland Council) & Treena Gowthorpe (Helensville Community Recycling Centre)Auckland’s Resource Recovery Network: Resilience and rewards

Daniel O’Carroll (Living Earth)A composter’s view of compostable plastics

12.30-13.30 lunch | Expo Hall SPONSORED BY WASTE MANAGEMENT NZ

13.30-15.00 PLENARY SESSION

Heaphy 1, 2+3

CONTAMINATED LAND - EFFECTIVE DECISION MAKING

Brooklyn 1+2

Paul Frasca (Co-Founder and Director of Sustainable Salons Australia)Creating salon waste history

Dr Cathy Bebelman (Auckland Transport)NES/HAIL classifications and their impact on infrastructure projects

Graham Aveyard (Auckland Council)Certainty and the art of site investigation

Prasad Modak (Executive President, Environmental Management Centre)Promises of the circular economy in Australasia

Michelle Begbie (Waikato Regional Council) & Dr Rachel Rait (Marlborough District Council)Effective decision-making for the redevelopment of vineyards and kiwifruit orchards

15.00-15.30 afternoon tea | Expo Hall SPONSORED BY O-I NEW ZEALAND

15.30-17.00 ORGANICS

Heaphy 1

WMMPS

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LANDFILL

Heaphy 3

REGULATORY REFORM

Brooklyn 1+2

15.30 Daniel Yallop (Auckland Council)The launch of Auckland Council’s three bin system in Papakura

Emily Botje (Hamilton City Council)Hamilton’s waste minimisation community engagement breaks all records

Alice Grace (Morrison Low)Small landfills – a dying breed?

Martin Robertson (Z Energy) & Sarah Knowles (AECOM New Zealand)The MfE Petroleum Guidelines: Rewrite or refresh?

16.00 Michael Keleman (InSinkErator)Food waste disposers - subsinkly sustainable

Kitty Waghorn (Waimakariri District Council)The dilemma of choice

Dr Sean Finnigan (Fraser Thomas)Pohe Island closed landfill - managing landfill gas post-closure

Catherine Schofield (Ministry for the Environment)Update to the amendments to the NES for contaminants in soil

16.30 Dr Suren Wijeyekoon (Scion) & Andrew Fisher (EcoStock Supplies)Pilot scale demonstration of pre-consumer food waste anaerobic digestion for renewable energy and resource production

Alice Grace (Morrison Low) & Dr Deborah Lind (Queenstown Lakes District Council)Waste planning for a booming tourist town

James Corbett (Auckland Council)Closed landfills: Open for business!

Dr Jonathan Caldwell (Waikato Regional Council)How should emerging contaminants be managed and what are the constraints?

18.00-19.00 Pre-Gala Dinner drinks | Expo Hall CO-SPONSORED BY TONKIN+TAYLOR & SMART ENVIRONMENTAL

19.00-24.00 Gala Dinner | Heaphy 1,2+3 CO-SPONSORED BY TONKIN+TAYLOR & SMART ENVIRONMENTAL


THURSDAY 9 NOVEMBER 2017


9.00-10.30 COLLECTIONS & INFRASTRUCTUREHeaphy 1

PECHA KUCHA

Heaphy 2

SOIL VAPOUR & HAZARDOUS GROUND GAS

Brooklyn 1+2

9.00 Terry Coe (Auckland Council) & Glen Jones (EnviroNZ)Bin the bag

Nicola Turner (Mainstream Green)Behaviour change over coffee

Joanne Ferry (Tonkin + Taylor)Assessing risks from landfill gas to existing structures

Richard Leckinger (Keep Auckland Beautiful)Measuring collaborative approaches to changing public disposal behaviour

Andrew Walters (Global Action Plan Oceania/Devonport Community Recycling Centre)Systems for sustainability, safety and society Health Safety, Environmental, Quality (HSEQ) systems in the waste industry

Ben Gleisner (Conscious Consumers)Harnessing the power of consumer spending to encourage more waste minimisation is business

9.30 Alec McNeil (Marlborough District Council)Marlborough Waste Sorting Centre

Briar Wyatt (Auckland Council)The potential of graduates: Auckland Council’s Waste Solutions graduate programme

Luke Beirne (Aurecon)Potential for ground gas generation, risk assessment and subsequent design decisions in absence of national guidelinesLucy-Mary Mulholland (The Open Fort)

Playing nice with waste

Sophie Mander (Central Otago District Council)Empowering community champions

10.00 Marcus Braithwaite (Auckland Council)Auckland Council kerbside recycling service: Key learnings - one year on

Hannah Blumhardt & Liam Prince (The Rubbish Trip)The Rubbish Trip: Two no-waste nomads talk trash with people in Aotearoa New Zealand

James Blackwell (4Sight Consulting)Passive and active soil vapour sampling – a complementary approach

Bernadette Casey (The Formary)Case study - NZ Textile Reuse Programme

Chris Purchas (Tonkin + Taylor)Waste Management in the Cook Islands - where to from here?

10.30-11.00 morning tea | Expo Hall SPONSORED BY ANALYTICA LABORATORIES

11.00-12.30 CLOSING PLENARY

Heaphy 1+2

SITE INVESTIGATION & TIER 2 RISK ASSESSMENT TECHNIQUES

Brooklyn 1+2

Rebecca Prince-Ruiz (Churchill fellow and Plastic Free July Co-founder)Thinking globally, acting locally: How changing one bin led to an international movement

Timothy Dee (Aurecon) & Dr Terry Cooney (Analytica Laboratories)A TPH Criteria Working Group method for New Zealand

Dr Dave Bull (HAIL Environmental) Bioavailability of arsenic in selected orchard soils

Debbie Mayo-Smith (Motivational business speaker)How you can be more memorable and persuasive James Blackwell (4Sight Consulting)

Assessment of an alternative to low flow groundwater sampling – future proofing client financial assurance commitments

12.30-13.30 lunch | Heaphy pre function area


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HILL LABORATORIES 47INTERBLOC 54INTERWASTE 17KEEP NEW ZEALAND BEAUTIFUL 9KOMPTECH NEW ZEALAND 8LIEBHERR NEW ZEALAND 25-27LOADSENSE 57MANCO ENVIRONMENTAL 45MINISTRY FOR THE ENVIRONMENT 10NZ TRUCKS – BUCHER MUNICIPAL 23O-I NEW ZEALAND 31OCS ENVIRONMENTAL 37ROTAFORM 18SLR CONSULTING NZ 29SMART ENVIRONMENTAL 19

SMART SHELTERS 56SULO NZ 12SUPERTYRE 35THE PACKAGING FORUM 4TONKIN + TAYLOR 33-34, 38TRIDENT PLASTICS 2UPCYCLE 24VIKING CONTAINMENT 53WASTE FREE WORKSHOPS 7WASTE MANAGEMENT NZ 39-44WEIGHTRAX & ATRAX GROUP 14ZERO WASTE EDUCATION 16ZERO WASTE NETWORK 15


AMCS WASTEDGEamcsgroup.com Alan [email protected]+64 275 259 392 Site 6

AMCS Wastedge is a global leader in the provision of software and hardware solutions to the waste and recycling industry. Offering a range of hosted and on-premise solutions, swing by booth 6 to see how we can help your business.

ANALYTICA LABORATORIESanalytica.co.nzKate [email protected]+64 7 974 4740Site 20

Analytica Laboratories brings a fresh, game changing approach to all your environmental testing needs. From simplicity in quotes and sample collection, to fast results, and great customer service. Analytica are proud to be innovators, focussed on using the best that modern technology offers to help you succeed.

BE A TIDY KIWIbeatidykiwi.nzRichard [email protected] +64 21 911 755 Site 5

After almost 30 years in the wilderness, New Zealand’s much loved anti-littering icon is back! Tidy Kiwi may have a new look, but the message remains the same — we all need to put litter in its place, because that’s how we do things around here!

BIOBAGfriendlypak.co.nzKevin [email protected]+64 274 104 344 Site 1

BioBag... the world’s leading system for diverting putrescibles from landfill. The ventilated caddy system has many advantages over other systems, including reducing costs. Depending on the circumstances it can even be introduced for free. The unique BioBag liner is certified home compostable and can even make collections pleasant.

BIOX INTERNATIONALbioxinternational.com Colin [email protected]+64 21 815 536 Site 22

biOx is the market leader in odour and dust suppression systems utilising our various fixed line and spraystream misting/fogging cannon solutions. Having worked within the waste/recycling/demolition and bulk handling industries, we understand constraints and WHSA risks for businesses. Short or seasonal issues...? No problem — rentals available.

BJ SCARLETTscarlett.co.nzAlister [email protected] +64 3 688 2900 Site 11

BJ Scarlett — internationally recognised New Zealand manufacturer of innovative, quality machinery in the waste handling and recycling industries. Our range of machinery includes static compactors, hook lift and open top containers, recycling balers and full turnkey MRFs. Preventing death or serious harm? Ask about our safe refuse tipper.

EASI RECYCLING NZorwak.co.nz Desarae [email protected] 342 3177Site 30

Easi Recycling NZ offer innovative waste and recycling products. Our revolutionary Longopac longopac.co.nz bagging system enables smarter waste handing, it saves time, reduces plastic waste and the bag is always 100% full. For larger volumes of waste we now offer the full range of Orwak vertical balers and compactors orwak.co.nz.

ECOGREEN SOLUTIONSecogreensolutions.co.nzHendrik van [email protected]+64 211 626 002Site 28

Working towards finding economical, sustainable and innovative solutions to address everyday environmental concerns caused by plastic and waste pollution. ECOgrade™ products made from patented mineral and organic compounds is a cost competitive NON-PLASTIC solution for packaging, thicker reusable or single-use degradable bags and agricultural film for mulch and row covers.

ECPecpplastics.co.nzJohn [email protected]+64 9 480 4384 Site 36

ECP is now the leading New Zealand provider of compostable products ranging from wheelie bin liners, office bin liners, kitchen caddy bags and re-usable shopping bags. We also offer 7L caddys and 23L kerbside bins used directly for household food waste collections.Visit us at site #36!


ENVIRONZenvironz.co.nz Neil [email protected]+64 7 543 1803 Sites 46, 48-52

When it comes to our stunning New Zealand environment it goes without saying — sustainability is at the core of everything EnviroNZ does. Whether it’s turning landfill gas to power, organic waste to compost, or returning beaches to a sparkling condition, that’s what we do. We believe in keeping New Zealand beautiful.

GCM ENVIRO gcmenviro.comDaniel [email protected]+61 2 9457 9399 Site 3

GCM Enviro is the leading Australasian distributor for the latest in waste management rquipment, from landfill compactors, shredders and crushers through to state of the art trommel screeners, windsifters and compost turners. They offer top quality equipment from world renowned manufacturers including Tana, Terra Select, Backhus, Jenz and Allu.

GEOTECHNICSgeotechnics.co.nzJordan [email protected]+64 9 356 3510Site 32

Save the time and hassle of organising field equipment by getting Geotechnics to do it all for you. Our wide range of reliable equipment and environmental products, are available for hire and purchase. Hire/Sales offices located in Auckland and Christchurch; with delivery nationwide. Come and see how we can help you.

GLASS PACKAGING FORUMglassforum.org.nz Adele [email protected] 267 674Site 21

The Glass Packaging Forum promotes the environmental benefits of glass packaging and manages the accredited Glass Packaging Forum Product Stewardship Scheme. A primary function of the GPF is to ensure that as much container glass as possible is diverted from landfill to benefit New Zealand’s community and environment.

GLOBAL ACTION PLAN OCEANIAglobalactionplanoceania.com Andrew [email protected] +64 275 117 415Site 55

Working in partnership as a catalyst towards a sustainable future, effecting business and community transformations. New Zealand’s only, ISO14001, ISO9001, Living Wage certified waste operator. Operating community waste recycling facilities and consulting to the waste industry and councils on all aspects of waste strategy, planning, education, procurement and management systems.

GOLDER ASSOCIATES NZgolder.co.nzStephen [email protected]+64 9 905 3374Site 13

Economic sensitivities, specific requirements of regional or local plans, availability of disposal sites for contaminated material, and the concerns of stakeholders can be factors which affect decision-making. Golder combines an in-depth understanding of the complex regulatory framework regarding contaminated sites, with a strong technical foundation to deliver effective solutions.

HILL LABORATORIEShill-laboratories.com [email protected] HILL LAB (44 555 22)Site 47

Hill Laboratories is New Zealand’s largest privately owned and operated analytical testing laboratory. We offer a comprehensive testing suite, including water, asbestos, air quality, effluent and soil contamination. With a dedicated team of client services managers and laboratories nationwide, call us to discuss your environmental testing needs.

INTERBLOCinterbloc.co.nzDion [email protected]+64 212 719 047 Site 54

Interbloc is an innovative, engineered, modular construction system for bulk storage. At the heart of the Interbloc system is a unique design registered interlocking concrete block that delivers flexible, durable, and safe structures when combined. Interbloc designs, manufactures, and constructs efficient bulk storage solutions throughout New Zealand and Australia.

INTERWASTEinterwaste.co.nz Derek [email protected] 10 21 31 Site 17

Interwaste is a specialist waste company providing nationwide service for medical and quarantine waste. As New Zealand`s leading biohazard waste company we service 15 of 20 DHBs and most ports and airports throughout the country. Our Medicycle division recycles items from hospitals, dental waste, fluorescent lighting, document and product destruction.


KEEP NEW ZEALAND BEAUTIFULkbnz.org.nzHeather [email protected] +64 9 264 1434 Site 9

Keep New Zealand Beautiful (KNZB) is a charitable organisation dedicated to waste minimisation and beautification of New Zealand. With over 36 local branches across New Zealand, KNZB geographically has the largest environmental volunteer network in the country.

KOMPTECH NEW ZEALANDkomptech.comJohn Grant [email protected]+64 21 970 136 Site 8

Komptech is a leading supplier of machinery systems for the handling and treatment of solid waste and treatment of biomass as a renewable energy source. The product range covers a variety of machine types that cover all key process steps in modern waste handling - shredding, separation, and biological treatment.

LIEBHERR NEW [email protected]+64 9 253 9700 Sites 25, 26, 27

Liebherr New Zealand supplies and supports a wide variety of purpose built machinery for recycling and waste management, including track loaders, dozers, wheel loaders as well as a large range of recycling and material handling excavators. Support services are underpinned by a significant parts inventory and aftersales infrastructure New Zealand wide.

LOADSENSEloadsense.co.nz Roberto [email protected]+64 21 447 151 Site 57

Loadsense has had over 20 years in developing and selling weighing solutions worldwide. The collaboration with technology providers has enabled us to provide not only the best weighing systems but also the latest innovations in remote data management. All loadsense products are installed by our experienced technicians.

MANCO ENVIRONMENTALmanco.co.nz Logan [email protected]+64 21 967 744 Site 45 + LOUNGE SPONSOR

Manco Environmental is one of New Zealand’s largest manufacturers, distributors and exporters of waste and recycling equipment and technology in NZ. Manco is also the exclusive distributor of bigbelly, smart solar bins. Recently the company began assembling 100% electric vehicles in New Zealand. Manco is proudly Kiwi owned and operated.

MINISTRY FOR THE ENVIRONMENTmfe.govt.nz Nigel [email protected]+64 220 833 594 Site 10

We are the Government’s principal adviser on national and international environmental matters. Long-term outcomes we are working towards are:• People are enabled to make and implement

decisions that benefit society and the environment.

• Risks to people and the environment are known, understood and well managed.

• The capacity for the environment to sustain itself is safeguarded.

NZ TRUCKS – BUCHER MUNICIPALnztrucks.co.nzGuy [email protected]+64 21 489 346Site 23

Bucher Municipal is a leading supplier to the Australian and New Zealand waste industries, it boasts an impressive range of street sweeper and refuse collection machinery. Bucher are partnered here by NZ trucks offering local installation, sales, service and parts support for the fleet of Bucher vehicles in New Zealand.

O-I NEW ZEALANDrecycleglass.co.nz Penny [email protected]+64 9 976 7127 Site 31

Glass is an infinitely recyclable product and resource. One recycled glass bottle yields one new bottle over and over again. As a pure and sustainable product, glass has become the overwhelming consumer preference for food and beverage packaging. O-I New Zealand is the only container glass manufacturer based in Auckland.

OCS ENVIRONMENTALodourcontrol.co.nz Scott [email protected]+64 21 675 168 Site 37

OCS Environmental is your complete solutions provider for alternative cover materials for landfill and remediation, leachate evaporation, odour control and dust control.


ROTAFORMrotaform.co.nzMark [email protected]+64 9 275 2144Site 18

Rotaform is a family owned and operated NZ manufacturer, we are the one stop shop for all your waste bin requirements.We stock MGBs ranging from 80L right up to 1500L, recycling stations and FEL bins lids.Talk to us, we have a solution.

SLR CONSULTING NZslrconsulting.comLisa [email protected]+64 274 417 849 Site 29

The expertise of SLR’s Waste & Resource Management team is extensive, ranging from policy and strategic issues, engineering issues regarding the design, construction and operation of waste management facilities, through to planning, permitting and environmental impact assessment, commissioning, closure and aftercare support.

SMART ENVIRONMENTALsmartenvironmental.co.nzHine [email protected]+64 21 955 925Site 19

We are proud of the progress we have made as a company and the achievement of our national profile. We are grateful for the support of so many people and organisations over the years. Thank you.

SMART [email protected] 743 583 Site 56

Cover large areas quickly and simply with SmartShelters’ robust, cost effective fabric shelter systems. Well-ventilated clearspan structures protect machinery and staff from the elements and provide a pleasant working environment. All SmartShelters structures are engineer certified to high wind and snow ratings, and built to withstand New Zealand’s varied and tough weather conditions.

SULO NZsulo.co.nzAnna [email protected]+64 21 878 337 Site 12

SULO employs local skills and recycled materials for manufacturing of waste and recycling containers, based in Auckland. SULO continues to work in collaboration with NZ local government and their partners to develop customised solutions for all aspects of your collection contracts, including the ongoing supply and maintenance of these assets.

SUPERTYREsupertyre.co.nz Rob [email protected]+64 276 618 030Site 35

Supertyre supply tyres on a wholesale basis. Our range includes 4WD, light commercial radial tyres, truck and bus radial tyres, loader and earthmoving radial tyres and industrial tyres. Our mission is to provide operators with the most competitive pricing and lowest cost per kilometre running costs in New Zealand.

THE PACKAGING FORUMpackagingforum.org.nz Donna [email protected]+64 211 055 743 Site 4

The Packaging Forum operates three voluntary product stewardship schemes, glass packaging, public place recycling and soft plastic collections. We are partnering with Be a Tidy Kiwi and councils on a joint litter campaign: Let’s put Litter in its place. Visit our site to find out more about our work.

TONKIN + TAYLORtonkintaylor.co.nz Simonne [email protected]+64 9 355 6000Sites 33, 34, 38

See how Tonkin + Taylor can help you with practical, sustainable solutions to your waste and environmental problems. An employee-owned environmental and engineering consultancy, we offer industry-leading expertise in all aspects of waste management, contaminated land and infrastructure strategy. T+T is delighted to be a sponsor of the 2017 WasteMINZ Conference.

TRIDENT PLASTICStridentaustralia.com Peter [email protected]+61 4 99 777 251 Site 2

Trident Plastics is an established manufacturer of mobile garbage bins for councils and waste management companies offering best value for money. Certified to ISO9001 and ISO14001 for the manufacture and supply of wheelie bins and certified to AS4123 for 80, 120, 140, 240 and 360 litre MGBs.


UPCYCLEupcycle.co.nzDerek [email protected]+64 9 579 2603Site 24

Upcycle is an all-encompassing industry leader in recycling. We specialise in recycling e-waste, batteries, metals and the decommissioning of assets. We encourage businesses and communities to avoid filling landfills by recycling the right way, the Upcycle way. Our focus is for sustainability, through ethical, environmentally friendly and ISO certified channels.

VIKING CONTAINMENTcontainment.co.nzDoug [email protected] 454 646Site 53

Viking Containment is New Zealand’s leading supplier and installer of geomembrane liners for environmental protection and critical containment. We have extensive experience in liner construction for landfill, municipal wastewater, water storage and agricultural waste applications. To complement our liner systems our geosynthetic product range includes: geogrids, geonets, geocomposites and geotextiles.

WASTE FREE WORKSHOPSwastefreeparenting.co.nz Kate [email protected]+64 272 211 242 Site 7

Behaviour change programmes are my thing. I run waste free parenting workshops, Love Food Hate Waste workshops and waste free living workshops. The workshops include incentives and education to motivate and inspire Kiwi households to be waste free. Come and see me for more information.

WASTE MANAGEMENT NZwastemanagement.co.nzRebecca [email protected]+64 9 570 0637Sites 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44

Waste Management is New Zealand’s leading resource recovery, recycling and waste management provider, driven by our focus on safety, sustainability and service and underpinned by innovation. We’re committed to safeguarding our beautiful environment through sustainable management of our valuable resources. Put simply, sustainability is what we do.

WEIGHTRAX & ATRAX GROUPweightrax.comDavid [email protected]+64 9 634 5337Site 14

Weightrax represents the next generation of web enabled weighbridge software, bringing you a leading edge, cost effective solution. Weightrax provides remote access through standard web browsers to your data, a variety of reports, secure online transactional data storage, greater productivity & integration into most accounting software programmes. Atrax Group are experts in industrial weighing solutions.

ZERO WASTE EDUCATIONzerowasteeducation.co.nzBruce Trask / Kim [email protected]+64 7 213 0710 Site 16

Waste minimisation education for children (preschool to year 8) since 1994. Community waste minimisation programmes including worm composting workshops. Reviewed, updated annually, workbooks in English & te reo, fully trained educators, covering 17 councils, why not yours? More cost effective than in-house education. Partner with EERST’s Paper4trees & Water4schools.

ZERO WASTE NETWORKzerowaste.co.nz Dorte [email protected]+64 21 975 352Site 15

Zero Waste Network represents community resource recovery enterprises across Aotearoa. Our mission is to connect, educate, enable and inspire them to reach their zero waste goals and to be a unifying voice at local, regional and central government levels.

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