Circular by Nature

It’s great to see these policies and legislation be developed across Europe. Lots of opportunities for New Zealand to follow suit.

Reminder consultation on closes THIS FRIDAY via Typeform. Thanks to those who have already provided feedback, really appreciate your time.

Over to you! Consultation is now open for white paper domain feedback on LIVE, EAT and MOVE. Have your say here: https://lnkd.in/egbxV8U8 Circular by Nature is translating a decade of New Zealand-specific research and on-the-ground implementation into plain language, through the lens of everyday life: how we live, how we eat, and how we move in a circular economy. This is being delivered in a strategic, practical white paper, designed as a decision-making instrument for the boardroom, the Minister's office, and the council chamber. We are launching this at the University of Auckland from late Sept, plus various locations throughout New Zealand with supporters who are driving the shift from linear to circular resource use. We're building Circular by Nature together. We invite you to be part of this by providing your feedback on what a circular future looks like for Aotearoa, New Zealand, for you, your organisation and/or industry or members. Consultation closes 31st July 2026.

We've just wrapped up our LIVE, EAT and MOVE domain feedback sessions 🙌 Thanks again to all participants who joined us online over the past few days to help shape the upcoming Circular by Nature white paper. Awesome builds and challenges (and the chance to connect and share was gold). Ngā mihi nui! There will be another opportunity to provide feedback over the next month via consultation - more details to come. Samantha Walmsley Bartlett Louise Nash Kelly McClean (Olatunji) Clare Foundation

A Circular Aotearoa isn't a waste strategy. It's real value and positive impact for people, our economy, and nature — and right now, we're leaving most of it on the table. Over three mornings this week, we're opening up our draft white paper behind Circular by Nature: Unlocking Aotearoa's Full Potential. Three domains, three conversations, one question underneath all of them — what will it take to unlock Aotearoa's potential? 🍽️ How we EAT — Wednesday 15 July, 9:30 am 📍 Register: https://lnkd.in/evd5cRWF 🚚 How we MOVE — Thursday 16 July, 9:30 am 📍 Register: https://lnkd.in/ePgJZaXe 🏡 How we LIVE — Friday 17 July, 9:30 am 📍 Register: https://lnkd.in/eBMhRihX These sessions are built for the people who are shaping this future right now: farmers and food manufacturers, fleet operators and infrastructure planners, retailers, builders, and the councils and agencies who set the rules for procurement and beyond. We're asking for your feedback on our vision: What are we already doing in 2025? How were these actions strengthened? How has society changed to make this possible? What impact has it had on our environment, our regions and our people? Nau mai, haere mai — come and shape it with us.

Last week we introduced Circular by Nature - why now, our kaupapa, what next and how to get involved. Thanks to everyone who joined us and to Circularity for hosting. If you missed the session, never fear! Check out the recap over on our substack: https://lnkd.in/ewx2rspK The full webinar recording is there too, including new research on circular behaviours in New Zealand from Kantar (thank you Jason Cate and Mikayla Bourne!) and global insights from circular economy legend Ken W.. Next steps? The real work is where the white paper becomes yours as much as ours. Over July we have organised three online sessions built around the everyday domains the report is structured on, registration details below: EAT - Wednesday 15 July, 9.30am (online) https://lnkd.in/eBZa_wg3 MOVE - Thursday 16 July, 9.30am (online) - https://lnkd.in/eAyxANtQ LIVE - Friday 17 July, 9.30am (online) https://lnkd.in/eKYRGetQ Clare Foundation Kelly McClean (Olatunji) Louise Nash Samantha Walmsley Bartlett

Creating space for kōrero will be an important part of the webinar this week (8am Friday 26th June). We are pleased to announce a session exploring global and local perspectives on the future of circularity with Ken W. and Jason Mika 🙌 . This is in addition to introducing Circular by Nature kaupapa and new behaviour insights from Kantar. We have been blown away by the response to date - over 120 registrations and counting from folks across the system. Registrations are still open here, and it's free to join: https://lnkd.in/eS6bWvZU Event info in comments. Look forward to seeing you there. Samantha Walmsley Bartlett Louise Nash Kelly McClean (Olatunji) Jason Cate Mikayla Bourne Circularity University of Auckland Āmiomio Aotearoa CEBUS

Only 10 days to go until our community webinar. Jason Cate and Mikayla Bourne from Kantar will be sharing fresh research on circular behaviours in Aotearoa - from DIY, reuse, repair and recycling to avoiding food waste, transportation modes and renewable energy. Webinar details here (and its free) - https://lnkd.in/ekkmkHjd Panel details to be shared soon! Really looking forward to the session.

STRATEGIC FUNDING ANNOUNCEMENT We are pleased to share Clare Foundation is supporting our next steps, including the development of a white paper to ground kōrero across the ecosystem. There is an opportunity to lift ambition and coordinate action towards a circular economy in New Zealand - but only if the case is made clearly, in the right language, to the right people, at the right moment. That time is now. Funding from Clare Foundation will enable this kaupapa to go further and make more impact. Thank you for backing Circular by Nature. Join our FREE community webinar 8am Friday 26th to learn more. Registration link: https://lnkd.in/eqyqumx5. cc Louise Nash Samantha Walmsley Bartlett Kelly McClean (Olatunji) #circulareconomy #communitybuilding #communication

Grab a cuppa and join the online kōrero 8am 26th June. ☕ Panel to be announced soon! Louise Nash Kelly McClean (Olatunji) Samantha Walmsley Bartlett #circulareconomy