2026 Waste Minimisation Fund

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2026 Waste Minimisation Fund

The aim of the Fund is to support waste minimisation projects which encourage community participation and education and/or are of benefit to the community of Hamilton and lead to long-term waste minimisation action and behaviour change.

Supporting projects with this aim will help reduce waste to landfill and help achieve the vision, goals and objectives of the Waste Plan.

The Fund is open to community groups, businesses, Iwi/Maaori organisations, educational institutions and other community-based organisations operating within Hamilton or whose aims and outcomes are for the benefit of the Hamilton community.

The Fund has $50,000 to distribute annually with one funding round per year. Applicants can apply for one of two options:

Standard funding – minimum $1000 maximum $5000.

Special projects – minimum $5000 maximum $15,000.

The Fund is contestable, with each application assessed on its merits on a case-by-case basis by an Application Assessment Panel.

This funding round covers the period from June 2026 to March 2027.  Click here to view the Waste Minimisation Fund guidelines.

For queries about the guidelines, deadlines, or questions in the form, please contact Belinda Goodwin , Education Advisor, Mob: 027 808 9444  or Email: belinda.goodwin@hcc.govt.nz

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Incorporated Societies Act 2022 (Not Applicable)

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If your organisation is an Incorporated Society registered before 5 October 2023, you must apply to re-register under the Incorporated Societies Act 2022 by 5 April 2026.

Failure to re-register will result in your organisation being removed from the Incorporated Societies Register and it will cease to exist as a legal entity. Organisations that are no longer legally registered will not be eligible to apply for or receive council funding.

For more information, please visit the New Zealand Companies Office website.

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