2021 Annual Report Released

Packaging New Zealand releases it 2021 Annual Report more ».

AIP Introduces On-line Training Course Series for Industry

Flexible Packaging: Now and Into the Future Overview of the course: One of the fastest growing segments of the packaging industry, flexible packaging combines the best qualities of plastic, film, paper and aluminium foil to deliver a broad range of protective properties while employing a minimum of material. Typically taking the shape of a bag, pouch, liner, or overwrap,... more ».

Message to Members from Packaging NZ's President

As global citizens we find ourselves in unprecedented times. No one would have imagined that a virus contracted by a woman in Wuhan on the 17th of November 2019 would transcend geographic, political, social, cultural and economic borders with such ease, without permission, at such pace that is challenging our current orthodoxy. Other than the emancipatory catastrophists, I... more ».

COVID -19 Information for members

We have been working with Plastics NZ, Print NZ and WasteMINZ to ensure broad coverage across our networks to deliver the most up to date information for members. Members receive regular updates via emails, or through the Packaged Up Weekly newsletter. Back issues can be found by clicking on the link. REMEMBER; Only members can access the newsletters so you need to log-in to... more ».

Science and the Plastics Problem

SCIENCE AND THE PLASTIC PROBLEM’ BY SHIRLEY HORROCKS more ».

2020 WorldStar Packaging Award winners for ANZ

Winners from Australia and New Zealand received the third highest amount of WorldStar Packaging Awards in the world behind Japan and China. This is an incredible recognition for the annual Packaging Innovation & Design (PIDA) Awards program which is the exclusive feeder program for the two countries into the WorldStar Packaging Awards. Full details of the 2020 WorldStar... more ».

Packaging NZ welcomes packaging being seen as a new "priority"

MEDIA RELEASE Packaging New Zealand has welcomed the Government’s recognition that packaging be considered a priority in New Zealand. Packaging New Zealand’s Executive Director Sharon Humphreys says: ”Today’s announcement reflects a willingness by Government - not seen since the days of the Packaging Accords - to address the complexities, as well as the benefits that... more ».

2019 Annual Report Released

Making our voice heard Our industry has many voices. Some sound similar, others very different. Yet almost all are looking for the same response from our governments, media and consumers; a balanced appreciation, a constructive viewpoint and a preparedness to embrace the positives that packaging brings to society. It is time we stopped the chatter, combined our knowledge,... more ».

Roadmap for New Zealand's New Plastic Economy

Associate Minister for the Environment announces two-year project to be led by Scion and supported by Packaging NZ, Plastics NZ and the Sustainable Business Network, to develop a roadmap for a New Zealand-specific implementation for the New Plastics Economy. The roadmap will: - customise the global vision of a New Plastics Economy - be a New Zealand specific guide for NGOs... more ».

Best Before/Use By dates - RMIT Project

Together with members of the AIP we would like to encourage all of our Members to please help Wanjun Chu with his PhD. Wanjun is a PhD student from Linköping University, Sweden. His general research focus is on the topic of design for sustainable behaviour and sustainable interaction design. Currently he is working with Professor Karli Verghese FAIP from School of Design,... more ».

2019 Packaging Innovation & Design Award Winners

The winners of the 2019 Australasian Packaging Innovation & Design Awards (PIDA) for Australia and New Zealand were announced at a gala dinner on the 30th of April at the SOFITEL Wentworth, Sydney. The Australasian Packaging Innovation & Design Awards (PIDA) have been designed by the Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP and Packaging New Zealand to recognise companies and... more ».

Industry call for National Plan

MEDIA RELEASE July 26, 2018 INDUSTRY CALLS FOR NATIONAL PLAN FOR WASTE MANAGEMENT AMID RISING HYSTERIA AROUND PLASTIC PACKAGING Workers and consumers will be paying the price of reforms which drive up the cost of doing business if we don’t have a balanced debate on the management of the country’s waste stream, says Packaging New Zealand – one it says needs to be founded in... more ».

RESPONSE TO PLASTIC BAG BAN

A similar ban on plastic packaging would be a step too far Packaging New Zealand says that it understands the Government’s reason for its ban on single-use plastic bags, but it would be alarmed if this was extended to plastic packaging. Sharon Humphreys Executive Director of Packaging New Zealand says: “Plastic packaging is used because it is effective, efficient and... more ».

Plastic Packaging - An Easy Target?

Media Release Packaging touches everybody, everyday – putting it firmly in the cross hairs of those who are on a crusade to rid the world of plastic. Packaging New Zealand Executive Director Sharon Humphreys says the sheer volume of plastic packaging apparently seems to justify lumping it together with items such as plastic cutlery, plastic straws and plastic shopping bags.... more ».

Global Commitment a Platform for Local Business

Packaging New Zealand says that it is proud of its global members, Amcor, Nestle, Sealed Air and Unilever, who have embraced the New Plastics Economy Global Commitment launched this week, pledging to eradicate plastic waste and pollution. The Commitment, with the social media hashtag #LineInTheSand, is being led by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation in collaboration with UN... more ».

Read what we had to say

The suspension of the soft plastic scheme announced today reflects the cyclically low demand for some mixed recycled plastics. “It is a sad fact that the market for commodities including recycled wastes varies hugely over time.” said Packaging NZ Executive Director Sharon Humphreys. Attempts by the Government and/or other organisation to artificially increase the rate and or... more ».

Read what we had to say

Joint Statement: Packaging NZ and Plastics NZ WORKING TOGETHER FOR A BETTER FUTURE Packaging NZ and Plastics NZ welcome the report released today by the Sustainable Business Network on New Zealand’s Plastic Packaging System and generally endorse the strategies presented to assist NZ in moving towards a circular plastics packaging economy. The number of contributors to the... more ».