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Updates, press releases, school resources, and stories from the communities we serve across Aotearoa.

TechCollect NZ SPREP Pacific Programme
Turning E-Waste Into Opportunity: How TechCollect NZ & SPREP Empowered Pacific Communities

TechCollect NZ partnered with the Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP) to bring e-waste management knowledge and capability to Pacific communities — turning a growing environmental challenge into an opportunity for skills, jobs, and sustainable systems.

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News & press releases

April 8, 2026  · 
Board Vacancy: Independent Director

TechCollect NZ is seeking applications for an independent director to join its board. Three-year term, $10,000 per annum.

TechCollect NZ
August 29, 2025  · 
Leadership Update

Michael Dudley steps down after five years as Head of Operations. Dr Daniel Tulloch steps in on an acting basis.

TechCollect NZ
June 26, 2023  · 
TechCollect NZ publishes recommendations for Aotearoa's e-product stewardship scheme

Our recommendations for a regulated national e-product stewardship scheme — shaped by community input and industry engagement.

June 14, 2023  · 
E-Waste Product Stewardship Webinar Recording

Watch the recording of our industry webinar on the path to regulated e-product stewardship in New Zealand.

Logitech
December 12, 2022  · 
Logitech New Zealand joins TechCollect NZ's growing list of members

Logitech NZ becomes the latest technology brand to join TechCollect NZ — bringing mice, keyboards, headsets and webcams into the scheme.

Co-design progress
November 9, 2022  · 
Aotearoa's regulated e-product stewardship co-design process makes progress

TechCollect NZ provides an update on the co-design process for a regulated national e-product stewardship scheme and the next steps towards accreditation.

Recycling Group Limited
September 30, 2022  · 
Spotlight on TechCollect NZ Partner: Recycling Group Limited

Meet the certified recycling partners behind the scheme — starting with Recycling Group Limited, one of New Zealand's leading e-waste processors.

E-waste management
September 15, 2022  · 
The need for local e-waste management and recycling in Aotearoa

A new Life Cycle Assessment shows recycling e-waste in New Zealand prevents 2,052 kg of CO₂ per tonne — equivalent to planting 30 trees.

E-waste recycling benefits
August 8, 2022  · 
The environmental benefits of free e-waste recycling with TechCollect NZ

TechCollect NZ pilot programme has recycled over 177 tonnes of e-waste. Here's what that means for New Zealand's environment.

Warehouse Group joins TechCollect NZ
March 20, 2022  · 
The Warehouse Group takes on e-waste in Aotearoa by joining TechCollect NZ

The Warehouse Group becomes a member and collection network partner, significantly expanding TechCollect NZ's reach across New Zealand communities.

Warehouse Stationery e-waste drop-off
January 27, 2022  · 
TechCollect NZ adds six new Warehouse Stationery e-waste drop-off sites

Six new Warehouse Stationery stores join the national network, giving more Kiwis free access to responsible e-waste recycling.

RAD Recycle A Device
December 9, 2021  · 
Bridging the digital divide with a RAD idea

Recycle A Device (RAD) refurbishes old laptops to give to Kiwis in need — and TechCollect NZ is proud to support their responsible e-waste approach.

International E-Waste Day
October 6, 2021  · 
October 14th is International E-Waste Day

Join TechCollect NZ in marking International E-Waste Day — raising awareness about the growing challenge of electronic waste and what New Zealanders can do about it.

July 29, 2021  · 
TechCollect NZ offers free e-waste disposal in Buller

A new partnership with Buller District Council and Smart Environmental brings free e-waste drop-off to the West Coast of the South Island.

Free national e-waste service launch
March 31, 2021  · 
Free national e-waste collection service launched for New Zealand

TechCollect NZ officially launches its free, nationally coordinated e-waste collection service — giving New Zealanders a trusted pathway to recycle their old tech responsibly.

E-waste recycling at Noel Leeming
February 24, 2021  · 
E-waste recycling now available at Noel Leeming

Noel Leeming launches a free e-waste recycling trial at 16 stores nationwide in partnership with TechCollect NZ.

Ministry for the Environment
July 28, 2020  · 
TechCollect NZ leads the charge in e-waste recycling supported by the Ministry for the Environment

With $320,000 from the Waste Minimisation Fund, TechCollect NZ begins building the infrastructure for New Zealand's first nationally coordinated e-waste scheme.

School resources

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