Why does it cost more to repair appliances than to buy new? | Stuff Gina Dempster, of repair company Wastebusters, sees a lot of things that really should be able to be repaired but cannot be.

Recycling unwanted electronics now cheaper in Horowhenua | Stuff A subsidy has been put in place to encourage people to properly dispose of electronic waste.

Government will move on right to repair legislation – David Parker | Newshub Businesses may soon be legally bound to ensure Kiwis can repair old devices and appliances instead of replacing them.

New Zealand company working to combat environmental impact of Lithium mining for EV batteries | Newshub Electric vehicles may be better for our carbon emissions – but mining for the lithium used in their batteries also has an environmental cost.
The extraction process pollutes soil and water, all while emitting carbon of its own.
But one Kiwi company is working to change all that, leading the way with a clean, green solution on England’s Cornish coast.

Christchurch physio sold massage guns with non-compliant chargers | RNZ News A Christchurch business has been selling a massage gun – promoted by an All Black, a Black Cap, and an international hip-hop star – with non-compliant chargers for more than a year.

FTC report blasts manufacturers for restricting product repairs | The Verge According to the FTC, manufacturers are guilty of using numerous tactics that make it difficult for customers and independent businesses to repair their products.

Urban Miners extracting valuables from our e-waste at a secret Waikato location | Stuff Cambridge Rotary in the Waikato launched its “Urban Miners” e-waste recycling project in 2020 and so far it had diverted 3.54 tonnes of e-waste from landfill.

E-waste Recycling Trial Launches At 16 Noel Leeming Stores | Scoop News The recycling programme aims to divert thousands of kilograms of e-waste from landfill by offering free drop-off recycle points at 16 participating Noel Leeming retail stores.