Waste Minimisation Fund 2025

Submissions are now being accepted. Submissions close at midnight 16 November 2025 (NZDT).

About this fund

This fund supports innovative solutions that reduce waste and enhance waste minimisation efforts across the Whangārei District. 

Our goal is to encourage community participation, education and long-term behaviour change that benefits the District and contributes to sustainable waste minimisation and management.

We aim to target priority waste streams and improve resource efficiency, ideally by funding new initiatives that:

  • complement and enhance existing waste minimisation programmes
  • address gaps in Council’s waste services
  • create new opportunities for reducing waste.

Successful projects will deliver measurable reductions in landfill waste or other waste minimisation improvements while helping achieve the objectives of our Waste Management and Minimisation Plan. 

See our website for full details about this Fund and tips for applying.

 

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Optional SmartyFile profile (recommended)

Once you are registered, you have the option to create a free SmartyFile profile for your organisation. This is separate to your SmartyGrants login. Follow the instructions in your registration email to create a SmartyFile account.

 

Help

If you need more help using this form, check out these guides:

Help Guide for Applicants

Applicant Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

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