Circular by Nature · White paper · 2026

Realising Aotearoa New Zealand’s full potential.

What will it take? A strategic white paper on Aotearoa New Zealand’s circular economy, designed as a decision-making tool for the boardroom, the minister’s office and the council chamber.

Co-authored with Kelly McClean and Louise Nash. I led the food system chapter, How we eat.

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Cover of Circular by Nature: Realising Aotearoa New Zealand's Full Potential. What will it take?

I could never truly imagine a circular Aotearoa. The work here changed that. Now I invite you to make it yours.
Samantha Walmsley-Bartlett, from the note from the authors

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Published by Circular by Nature with the support of the Clare Foundation.

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