Built around five strategic focus areas, Porohita reflects WM New Zealand's commitment to caring for our environment and communities, expanding circular services, achieving carbon neutrality, creating a great place to work, and being a trusted Kiwi business.
To support these ambitions, WM New Zealand aligns its sustainability priorities with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The SDGs provide a globally recognised framework for addressing environmental, social and economic challenges, helping organisations contribute to a more sustainable future.
As New Zealand's leading resource recovery, recycling and waste management provider, WM New Zealand is uniquely positioned to make a meaningful contribution to goals relating to responsible consumption and production, climate action, sustainable cities and communities, and decent work and economic growth.
By aligning its strategy with the SDGs, WM New Zealand can focus its efforts where they will have the greatest impact, collaborate with partners who share its vision, and measure progress against internationally recognised sustainability objectives. Through Porohita, WM New Zealand is helping build a more circular, resilient and low-carbon future for Aotearoa New Zealand.
Whakanuia nga ratonga porohita. WM New Zealand leads in waste management with a circular economy approach, focusing on waste minimisation, resource recovery, and material repurposing through innovative, sustainable practices.
Ka manāki tatou i to tatou Taiao me te hāpori. We are proud of our modern landfill and energy parks that protect te taiao, capturing over 90% of biogas to reduce greenhouse gases and generate renewable energy.
He wāhi tino pai ki te mahi. WM New Zealand’s 1,759 employees and 140 contractors are key to our success. Our commitment to Safety, Service, Sustainability, Innovation, and Together makes us a great place to work.
He Kiwi whai-painga he u manga pumau. WM New Zealand partners with various organisations and engages in joint ventures to enhance sustainability, including innovative waste management solutions and a diverse supply chain. We prioritise ethical, local sourcing.
Retired luge carts are being transformed into recycled materials through collaboration between Skyline, WM New Zealand and Comspec, closing the loop.
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World Environment Day highlights practical climate action in Aotearoa, showing how collaboration, innovation, and responsibility protect land, air, and water.
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Global disruption is exposing how vital plastics are to New Zealand’s infrastructure, healthcare, food systems and everyday resilience.
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