Justine Haves

Justine Haves is the General Manager of Waste Solutions for the Auckland Council, where she oversees waste management strategies and initiatives. Recently, she has been in the news due to concerns over the increasing number of fires at recycling facilities, which she attributes to the rising prevalence of lithium-ion batteries in refuse and recycling materials. Haves advocates for improved regulations regarding battery disposal and emphasizes the need for better product stewardship schemes to mitigate health and safety risks associated with such fires.