Funding for new community-driven zero waste projects is now available district-wide.

Queenstown Lakes District Council General Manager Property and Infrastructure, Peter Hansby said the Waste Minimisation Community Fund is an initiative of the Waste Minimisation and Management Plan, adopted last year.

“We’re thrilled to launch a contestable fund of $50,000 and invite inspiring ideas for projects that will help to move our community towards zero waste,” Mr Hansby said.

“The goal is to support new community-driven waste minimisation initiatives that complement and enhance our existing programmes, address gaps or create new opportunities,” he said.

“Tell us about the waste challenge you want to address and your proposed solution. Tell us what you would do with the fund and how it meets our zero waste objectives.”

“We have a new solid waste and recycling service starting across the district from 1 July. So it’s a great time for people to start thinking about how they will minimise their waste,” Mr Hansby said.

The Waste Minimisation Community Fund is open to community groups, businesses, iwi/Māori organisations, educational institutions and other community-based organisations operating in the Queenstown Lakes district.

“No matter how big or small your idea is, we’d love to hear from you,” Mr Hansby said.

Application criteria and more details can be found at www.qldc.govt.nz/funding

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