Zero Waste Events Info
Plan Your Event
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.
Help for your zero waste event
Get Support
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.
Zero Waste Events Grant
The Zero Waste Events Grant helps organisers deliver zero waste events through funding.
Contact an Advisor
Speak to an advisor who can lend advice and resources to help make your event zero waste.
Register for Training
Free workshops to empower event organisers to obtain the tools to reduce waste, plan ahead, and create better event experiences.
Recent Zero Waste Events
Case Studies
Afriston College Te Mauri
How we did: 1 Reduce incoming waste Reusable plates were used to avoid single-use plates. A team of student volunteers were briefed on the event’s waste diversion process to ensure communication with visitors was clear. 2 Choose the right bin The kapa haka festival’s expected waste was mainly hāngī related; food, packaging, water bottles, and… View Article
Onehunga 312 Day
Watch the following video showcasing the amazing zero waste effort of the organisers at 312 Day. The video case study, 312 Day, was created by Davian Lorson of Taking Shape.
Waiheke Ostend Market 50th Anniversary
A weekly morning market, celebrating their 50th anniversary
Tole Super Bowl Skate Competition
An annual competition that brings the skateboarding community together at one of New Zealand’s most iconic bowls.
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.