Ministry for the Environment Funding to Help Keep New Zealand Beautiful

Keep New Zealand Beautiful, an iconic Kiwi charity, is delighted
They are pleased to announce that they have been selected as a recipient for $1.3 million
In funding from the Ministry for the Environments Waste
Minimisation Fund. This will help to reduce litter.
Research, auditing, and abatement initiatives.
Expand on their community activations, and implement further
Educational programmes and campaigns. To launch a new initiative.
Initiative to combat illegal dumping

Minister for
The Environment Hon. David Parker stated,Keep New Zealand
Beautifuls work on national litter collection
Schools, community events, and other campaigns that support children
New approach to behavior change has been the key to success
Zealand.”

“To continue the work it gives
It is a pleasure to announce that Keep New Zealand Beautiful was established.
1.3 million in funding from the Waste Fund has been approved
Minimisation Fund subjected final deed
negotiations.

Minister Parker stated, “This
Keep New Zealand Beautiful will be able to deliver thanks to funding
Further research, education, community events that create
You can raise awareness about litter and other environmental issues.
New issues that we continue to face
Zealand.”

Heather Saunderson, CEO at Keep New
Zealand Beautiful thanked the Ministry of Vitality
funding. Keep New Zealand Beautiful aims to
New Zealanders should be encouraged, inspired, and empowered to participate
They will do their part in the restoration, care, and protection of
Their local and national environment.”she
said.

This funding will be used to support the delivery
Research and data collection, and the launch of new
Expanding existing community- and educational-led initiatives
Programmes will allow us to inform about and expand on.
These campaigns address national behaviour change and are aimed at addressing
The major problem of litter and other waste is
Aotearoa.”

This year, our charity celebrates
55 years of environmental activism in the community and, through
This valuable funding is provided by the Ministry for the Environment
Recognizes the real impact of our programs and will
Continue to make, Ms Saunderson said.

The
New and existing programs will receive funding.
campaigns, including:

• A follow-up audit of the
  Keep New Zealand Beautiful National Litter Audit 2019.
  The development of a new behaviour
  Campaign
• The undertaking
  Stakeholder engagement and research to understand, combat and mitigate
  There has been an increase in illegal rubbish dumping
  Tyres
• Continued growth and expansion
  Resources and education on litter and waste
  schools
• Expansion of community-led
  Clean Up Week and Plant and Paint New are two examples of programs like
  Beautiful initiatives in Zealand

This is $1.3 Million
Ministry for the Environment funds received as a grant
Keep New Zealand Beautiful is a two year project.
Extension on the three-year term
programme.

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