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Plastics New Zealand is the Trade Association for the Plastics Manufacturing Industry in New Zealand.  We represent New Zealand manufacturers, raw material suppliers and recyclers of plastic products. The site is designed to provide up to date and factual information on Plastics in New Zealand.



Auckland Branch Event

Go Karts Racing Night will be held on Wednesday 10th September at Auckland Raceway in Henderson. Let the adrenalin drive you, RSVP by Wednesday 3 September.

Application Form

10 Sep 2008

Gala Dinner - Design Awards 2008

Friday 3rd October.

Book Now!

Be sure you reserve your seats and celebrate with the industry as we announce this years winners at the Gala Dinner and Awards Presentation.

Guest Booking Form

3 Oct 2008

No Need to Fear Plastics in Your Microwave
New Zealand consumers can be reassured that, correctly used, plastic film and containers are safe to microwave food. More >>

Plastics Facts
5 August 2008: Plastic Facts As a result of increasing public interest in the use and recycling of plastics, Plastics New Zealand is changing the way we provide information and backgrounders on our website. Click here for information on microwaving plastics, plastic cling wrap and Bisphenol A. More >>

Want to know more about your food and plastics?
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Boatie Bags
We are pleased to announce the return of Boatie Bags. In support of this, we have once again arranged “Boatie Bags” for distribution to boat and yacht clubs around New Zealand, for the collection and retrieval of rubbish. More >>

Plastics New Zealand 64th Annual Conference
"Get Smarter - Upskilling the Plastics Industry" The 2008 Conference theme was all about Upskilling the Industry -Training, Education and Retention More >>

PET Water Bottles and Polycarbonate Bottles
Plastics New Zealand is concerned that the recent TV3 report (20th April 2008) on polycarbonate baby bottles will confuse and alarm consumers. During the TV clip many brands of hand held water bottles made of PET were shown. The inference being that they too are made of polycarbonate. More >>

New Benchmarking Energy Tool
Have you ever wondered how your production efficiency compares against other plastics companies? More >>

Plastics New Zealand Highly Commended at EECA Energywise Awards 2007
Plastics New Zealand Best Practice Energy Programme (BPe) Highly Commended at this years 2007 EECA Energywise Awards More >>

PNZ Launches Iconic Kiwi Plastic Products Publication
Plastics New Zealand Best Practice Programme have launched their latest publication 'Iconic Kiwi Plastic Products - Improving Their Environmental Footprint" More >>

BPe 2007/2008 Energy Audit Programme
Save up to 20% on energy bills" More >>

CADS Outward Bound Sponsorship
The Outward Bound Navigator Professional Development course, sponsored by CADS application deadline has been extended to the 31st August. More >>

PNZ June Newsletter
The latest edition of the Plastics New Zealand newsletter is now available More >>


Plastics New Zealand Platinum Sponsors