Thank you to everyone who took part in our second phase of consultation on Auckland’s residual waste transition. We received strong participation, with over 700 submissions and valuable input from communities, iwi, commercial customers, and stakeholders across the region.
All feedback has been compiled into the Consultation Findings Report. Next, WM New Zealand will carefully consider this feedback in conjunction with environmental, cultural, operational, and financial factors. A preferred option will be identified and put forward before the end of 2025, with further consultation to follow before any resource consent applications are made.
Through public consultation earlier this year, we explored various alternatives, including new technologies, new landfills, and more ambitious recovery targets. While waste minimisation and innovation remain long-term goals, none of the alternatives are available, consented, or scalable in time for the transition period.
Based on technical analysis and expert advice, WM New Zealand (WM) believes the most realistic and cost-effective interim approach is to use infrastructure under its control, by temporarily rebalancing waste volumes between two existing landfills: Redvale and Whitford.
If you would like to discuss the findings with us, please email submissions@wm.nz
This second phase consultation document focuses on how we rebalance residual waste across existing landfills.
The consultation examines the best approach for this rebalancing, acknowledges the impacts involved, and seeks input on what matters most to Aucklanders, particularly residents in communities already affected by landfill operations and commercial customers.
