Waste Minimisation Act 2008 (No. 89 of 2008). Country/Territory New Zealand Document type Legislation Date 2008 (2021) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Waste & hazardous substances Keyword Waste management Waste prevention Waste disposal Pollution control Basic legislation Geographical area Asia and the Pacific, Australia and New Zealand, Oceania, South Pacific Entry into force notes This Act enters into force on the day after the date on which it receives the Royal assent, except for Part 3 (other than section 41) and section 62 which enter into force on 1 July 2009. Abstract The purpose of this Act is to encourage a reduction in the amount of waste generated and a decrease in waste disposal in order to protect the environment. Full text English Website www.legislation.govt.nz References - Legislation Implemented by Waste Minimisation (Calculation and Payment of Waste Disposal Levy) Regulations, 2009. Legislation | New Zealand | 2009 (2010) Keyword: Waste disposal, Environmental fees/charges, Waste management Source: FAO, FAOLEX Waste Minimisation (Plastic and Related Products) Regulations 2022. Legislation | New Zealand | 2022 Keyword: Packaging/labelling, Waste disposal, Environmental fees/charges, Pollution control, Waste management Source: FAO, FAOLEX Waste Minimisation (Information Requirements) Regulations 2021. Legislation | New Zealand | 2021 Keyword: Waste disposal, Waste management, Waste prevention, Pollution control, Data collection/reporting Source: FAO, FAOLEX Waste Minimisation (Microbeads) Regulations 2017. Legislation | New Zealand | 2017 Keyword: Waste disposal, Environmental fees/charges, Pollution control, Waste management Source: FAO, FAOLEX