This guide covers Taupō District only. For other districts in the Waikato Region, please refer to the Zero Waste in the Waikato Region post. FOOD OPTIONS (I.E. STORES THAT OFFER LOOSE ITEMS WHICH YOU CAN PUT, UNPACKAGED, INTO YOUR OWN BYO BAGS/CONTAINERS) Wholefoods/pantry staples Lots of pantry staples – […]

Waikato is a huge region with pockets of zero waste activity all over the place. It’s home to some legendary waste minimisation pilgrimage sites – like Xtreme Zero Waste in Raglan and Seagull Centre in Thames; some real oases that make low-waste living effortless, enjoyable and delicious […]

This guide covers Hamilton City and the Waikato District only (specifically, Hamilton and Whāingaroa/Raglan). For other districts in the Waikato Region, please refer to the Zero Waste in the Waikato Region post. NB: All our regional guides cover as many low-waste options as we could find for […]