How Tyrewise works

Mahi tahi - working together

Tyrewise connects the whole life cycle of a tyre to make sure that the tyre stewardship fee paid at the beginning of its life is used to make it a resource in our circular economy at the end of its life.

Designed for everyone

Tyrewise was co-designed together with the entire tyre supply chain, so that it’s fair for everyone. That way we can achieve more sustainable outcomes for the tyres New Zealanders use every day.

Import of tyres

Importers

From 1 March 2024

Pay the tyre stewardship fee on regulated tyres at import or on first registration of a vehicle.

Pass on fee to retailer or generator.

Import of tyres

Sale of tyres

Tyre retailers and generators

From 1 March 2024

Pass on the tyre stewardship fee to the consumer or end user.

From 1 September 2024

Accept end of life tyres for free when they replace tyres.

Book tyre collections through the Tyrewise software. Tyrewise pays registered transporters for collection.

Sale of tyres

Purchasing and disposal

Consumers

From 1 March 2024

Pay the tyre stewardship fee when purchasing new tyres. You may still have to pay for disposal of your old end-of-life tyres up until 1 September.

From 1 September 2024

Disposal of end-of-life tyres is free at retailers and generators (when new tyres are fitted) and at public collection sites for up to five tyres at a time.

Purchasing and disposal

Disposal

Public collection sites

From 1 September 2024

Accept end-of-life tyres (up to five at a time) from consumers for free.

Receive payments from Tyrewise for handling tyres.

Book tyre collections through the Tyrewise software. Tyrewise pays registered transporters for collection.

Disposal

Processing

Processors

From 1 September 2024

Tyrewise pays incentives for the conversion of end-of-life tyres into an intermediary product for the domestic market.

Processing

Manufacturing

Manufacturers / innovators

From 1 September 2024

Tyrewise may pay incentives for eligible products made using tyre derived products for the domestic market.

Manufacturing

All participants are registered with Tyrewise and bound by a Code of Practice.
Payment points may vary for businesses with multiple roles.

What's your role?

Find our more about the roles in Tyrewise and which types businesses need to register.