Operation Clean Up Week 2025 – Let’s Make It the Biggest Yet

Operation Clean Up Week is back from 5 – 7 November 2025, and early signs point to our most ambitious effort so far.

We’re aiming to:

• Lead by example – Demonstrate that Aotearoa’s plastics industry is serious about safeguarding the environment.
• Build community – Work together to enhance the places where we live and work.
• Grow momentum – Increase our numbers of cross sector volunteers with support from industry associations and Keep New Zealand Beautiful.

The following events have been locked in:

• Rosebank (Auckland): Wednesday 5 November, 10 am – 12 pm - Register here
• East Tamaki (Auckland): Thursday 6 November, 10 am – 12 pm - Register here
• Hamilton: Thursday 6 November, 2 pm – 4 pm - Register here
• Hastings: Thursday 6 November, 2 pm – 4 pm - Register here
• Christchurch – EPL, Woolston: Friday 7 November, 2 pm – 4 pm - Register here
• Christchurch – 3R Group (TBC): Thursday 6 November, 2 pm – 4 pm - Register here

We’re calling on PNZ members to get involved!

1. Volunteer – Bring your team to one of the events above.
   
   
2. Host your own clean‑up – No event nearby? We’ll supply templates, flyers, and admin support; you rally the troops on the day.
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3. Donate resources – We’re on the hunt for:
   • Gloves, litter pickers, rubbish bags, hand sanitiser
   • Refreshments (drinks or ice blocks)
   • Prizes for our legendary Weirdest Find competition (chocolate, Prezzy cards, you name it)

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Together we can prove—yet again—that the plastics sector is stepping up and making a tangible difference. We can’t wait to see you and your crew in action this November.