Welcome to the

New Zealand Association of Metal Recyclers

NZAMR is the national professional association of New Zealand's metal recycling industry. Metal is a resource - not a waste - and our members provide New Zealand recycling services and a multi-million dollar export industry. We promote the interests of this important sector whilst informing and educating the public and government about the importance of metal recycling.

To reduce emissions and do our part for climate change, we operate our national organisation from a virtual office

Exhibitor hall sold out, some sponsorships available
30 Apr 2025
We are pleased to announce that all exhibitor spaces for Convention 2025 have been sold

Exhibit/sponsor our annual convention
14 Mar 2025
Exhibitor bookings for Convention 2025 - Metal Matters at The Chateau are open

Send less metals to landfill not more
05 Feb 2024
The Association of Metal Recyclers (AMR) is concerned that the new standardised kerbside collection system which has been rolled out around the country excludes a range of valuable metals packaging from collection.

Metal Recycling Association Welcomes Arc Furnace Installation at NZ Steel
23 May 2023
The Association has released a media statement concerning the announcement of an arc furnace installation at NZ Steel

Ticking Bombs
25 Sep 2021
AMR President Suzanne Billsborough has been interviewed in The Listener discussing the hazards and challenges of recycling lithium-ion batteries.