Welcome Back Katy & Important Industry Updates

Kia ora everyone, I’m pleased to share that I’m now back from maternity leave. I’m looking forward to reconnecting and supporting you with your sustainability enquiries in the coming months.

It’s been a busy 6 months for me with the little man sleeping little and eating lots, combined with us buying our first home and moving to Laingholm. It’s a lovely change of pace being back to work!

Thank you to everyone who kept things moving smoothly while I was away.

Auckland Council Spontaneous Site Visits

We’ve been advised that Auckland Council are commencing spontaneous site visits focused on compliance. This comes in the wake of the introduction of increased fines for environmental breaches. Please read more here.

Please ensure your documentation, housekeeping, and processes are in good order so you’re well prepared should an inspector arrive unannounced. This will help mitigate the risk of fines, as well as protect the broader image of the industry.

If you need guidance on any compliance requirements, feel free to reach out.

Reminder: OCS Certification Requirements

A reminder to all that the the first year of the updated OCS certification cycle concludes in May.

To gain or retain OCS certification this year, companies must have completed either an audit or a self-assessment before the cycle ends.

If certification is not maintained by May, your company will need to undergo a full new audit next year in order to rejoin the programme.

If you haven’t yet booked your audit or submitted your self-assessment, please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to progress.

If you have any questions about OCS requirements, the audit process, or anything else above, please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to discuss!