Zero Waste Events Info
Steps to a Zero Waste Event
Will you compost, recycle, or find an alternative? Planning a Zero Waste Event means thinking about what products you use and what happens to them post-event.
Waste Management Plan
A waste management and minimisation plan is required for trading, events, and filming in council-controlled public places.
Book Loan Gear
Auckland Council loans Zero Waste Event gear to help you minimise event waste sent to landfill.
Event Planning Guides
You can access zero waste planning guides in Chinese, Māori, Samoan, Tongan and English.
Recent Zero Waste Events
Case Studies
Kaurilands School Gala
The Kaurilands School community worked hard to keep 93% of waste out of landfill at their school gala.
Wakatere Boating Club Regatta
Wakatere Boating Club is ensuring their events are as zero waste as possible.
Auckland Diwali Festival
Diwali Festival is an annual, free major cultural festival with stalls and live entertainment
Wesley Market
A weekly community market selling fresh produce, second-hand clothing, and bric-a-brac
Avondale Christmas Market
Community Christmas food and stall Market at Avondale Community Centre, Avondale, Auckland
Brookby School Ag Day
Annual agricultural day for the school community with animal judging, food, stalls and entertainment. Led by the Brookby School environmental councillors.
Easter at Chamberlain
Small community unticketed outdoor one-day event at Chamberlain Park Golf Course, Mt Albert
Mangere East Xmas Festival
An annual community event for community organisations held close to Christmas with food, entertainment, sports and information stalls.
Ambury Farm Park Open Day
Annual, free, one day event open to the general public with food
available for purchase and music provided.
Splore
Splore is a three day camping festival focusing on live music, with food and drinks also available.