Keep New Zealand Beautiful

When we were established by the Government in 1967, we were all about litter. But a lot has changed in over half a decade.

Our economy and population has grown, and so has the scale, scope and implications of our waste problem. Today, the three most critical challenges that waste poses to our country is: climate change, biodiversity loss and pollution.

We believe, as Aotearoa’s oldest and most iconic environmental not-for-profit organisation, that we have an important role to play in addressing these issues. Which is why we’re passionately committed to creating a more climate conscious, ecologically diverse and pollution free future for all New Zealanders. But we can’t do it alone.

Help us and get involved as…

Keep New Zealand Beautiful

Our Keep New Zealand Beautiful Ambassadors

We’re proud to have these incredible Kiwis supporting our cause – Hayley King, Stacey Morrison and Michael Van de Elzen.

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Our iconic rainbow logo has been a part of New Zealand culture for over 50 years. Visit our online store to shop our retro gear including tees, hoodies, hats and bags as well as our Mama Nature campaign inspired merchandise.

What we accomplished in 2022

504

branches across New Zealand

42,610

students reached through our education programmes

$2,189,981

worth of community contribution during Clean Up Week, covering 39,678,828 m2

3,176,581

people impacted by our Paint New Zealand Beautiful programmes

70,181,039

media impressions

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2023 Resene Nature Mural Competition winner Professional artist Brigita Botma has unveiled her award-winning mural titled ‘Give a Hoot, don’t pollute’ in Coromandel township, Coromandel Peninsula. Auckland-based Brigita was one […]

Illegal dumping – the act of leaving large volumes of litter and waste in public areas – is an environmental issue that affects communities worldwide. Our National Litter Audit in […]

Keep New Zealand Beautiful is proud to announce the winners of the 2023 Young Reporters for the Environment (YRE) national Litter Less Competition. The annual competition gives young people aged […]