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Zero Waste Aotearoa is powered by collaborative relationships.

They allow us to connect our network, deliver impactful projects and advocate for a zero waste future across Aotearoa.

We’re sincerely grateful to the organisations that support our mission.

Our members

The heart of Zero Waste Aotearoa!​

Our network is composed of community-led enterprises, councils and businesses groups, all working tirelessly on the ground in their local areas towards zero waste.

Our members focus on a diverse range of activities, including:


• Running resource recovery centres and local transfer stations

• Operating reuse shops and repair cafes

• Delivering waste minimisation education and behaviour change programmes

• Managing organics composting and food waste diversion projects

Belong to a group working towards zero waste, join us!

Project funders

These organisations provide the essential financial support that powers our core operations, research, advocacy and community-led initiatives.

Project partners

We work hand-in-hand with these groups to design, trial, and deliver effective zero waste solutions.

Memberships & alliances

We’re proud to be part of these larger groups, alliances, and networks.

Organisations & projects we support

Zero Waste Aotearoa is honoured to act as an umbrella organisation for smaller, emerging, or related groups. This support allows them to focus on their crucial work, while benefiting from our established governance, administrative, and networking infrastructure.