Nominations are open until 31 May for the 2026 Tāmaki Makaurau Zero Waste Awards. Anyone can put forward an individual, group, business, school or organisation that’s making a difference, or nominate themselves.

The awards celebrate Auckland’s zero waste champions and the diverse ways they’re helping reduce waste to landfill.

The 2026 awards have five categories:

• Rangatahi Leadership – celebrating leaders in the making
• Growing the Movement – individuals and groups, working voluntarily to raise awareness, inspire change
• Community Collaboration – celebrating those in paid roles demonstrating commitment to building community partnerships to reduce waste
• Cultural Connection – celebrating diversity, equity and inclusion, for individuals and groups
• Innovation – demonstrating innovation, the circular economy in action and promising results

Visit the Ecomatters website to get your vote nominations in.

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