In their latest article on product stewardship, NZ Manufacturer magazine spoke to 3R Group's National Programme Manager Jason Richards on the journey to regulated stewardship for the refrigerant industry.
The article outlines the mission of our Cool-Safe scheme to inspire, support and reward the refrigerants industry for protecting the atmosphere from the harm of released refrigerants.
Read more here.
Kawerau, 20 March 2026 – A high-tech plasma torch was lit up today as Minister of Conservation, Hon Tama Potaka, officially opened the $10 million National Refrigerant Destruction Facility.
1 January 2026 marks a major step forward for vocational education in New Zealand, with ten regionally governed polytechnics and eight new Industry Skills Boards officially beginning operation, Vocational Education Minister Penny Simmonds says.
