An ongoing topic, which we believe is finally being
addressed through WATSAN, Ministry of Infrastructure and the Waste Management
committee on which TIS is represented.
We also have support & a commitment from the NZ High
Commissioner John Carter to assist with the implementation of simple strategies
that work in small town NZ.
In addition, TIS is proposing levy changes to assist in
dissuading some products through pricing increases and persuading the use of
more environmentally friendly products through pricing decreases eg increase on
plastic bags levy, bottle recovery programme, reduce certain types of plastic
containers imports, promote use of cornstarch/potato starch products in the
market. BTIB has recently taken over the management of Punanga Nui Market and
discussion with them over waste management issues is planned soon.
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