25 Oct 2023

A better end for old tyres

From Nine To Noon, 9:35 am on 25 October 2023
Big pile of automobile tires on the broken-down plant. Many black rubber tyres on the ground inside the old huge empty building.

Big pile of automobile tires on the broken-down plant. Many black rubber tyres on the ground inside the old huge empty building. Photo: From Tyrewise.co.nz

6.5 million tyres reach their end of life in New Zealand every year and now a long awaited regulation change is set to improve the way they are disposed of.

From March next year, when you buy a new tyre, you'll also be paying $6.65 + GST for its disposal. 

This fund will enable Tyrewise to provide free collection and ensure tyres end up at registered processors.

Kathryn speaks with Adele Rose, Tyrewise Implementation Project Manager.