RFP - Kaupapa Māori Waste-Minimisation and Behaviour Change Service

Overview Hutt City Council is seeking proposals from suitably qualified organisations to deliver an integrated Kaupapa Māori waste minimisation education and behaviour change service across Te Awa Kairangi. Purpose The service will support the delivery of the Wellington Region Waste Management and Minimisation Plan 2023-2029 and the Te Awa Kairangi ki Tai / Lower Hutt Local Action Plan by helping Māori communities prevent waste, reduce waste generation, increase reuse, and strengthen environmental stewardship through culturally grounded approaches. Scope The scope includes: Design and delivery of community-based education, engagement and behaviour change programmes informed by tikanga Māori and mātauranga Māori Programme design and delivery Community engagement Reusable-product initiatives Local capability building Partnership development Monitoring, evaluation and reporting The service will work primarily with whānau, hapū, iwi, mana whenua, marae, kura Māori, kōhanga reo and wider Māori communities across Te Awa Kairangi. Contractor Requirements Strong cultural capability Established community relationships Demonstrated experience delivering education and behaviour change programmes that achieve measurable outcomes Respondents may propose delivery through a single organisation, partnership, consortium, or subcontracting arrangement where this strengthens capability and outcomes. Enquiries Contact: HCC Procurement Email: procurement@huttcity.govt.nz