Tipping Point was set up as a community recycling centre established in 2015, powered by the MPHS Community Trust. The mission is to divert waste from landfill, promote sustainability, and support our community through innovative Zero Waste solutions.

In 2025, in partnership with Auckland Council, we moved our existing recycling shop to new purpose-built premises as part of Stage I of the new Waitākere Resource Recovery Park (WRRP). The site, which also includes the Council-managed Transfer Station, now features a dedicated reuse shop, a construction and demolition reuse shop, and a repair workshop opening in late 2025. With a dedicated team and strong community backing, we’ve made significant strides in environmental stewardship and social impact.

Our mahi at Tipping Point goes beyond reuse and recycling—it’s about protecting our environment and honouring the whenua and waterways that have sustained us. Positioned on a peninsula, our site sits near Te Wai-o-Pareira / Henderson Creek, a lifeline that has flowed from Henderson to the Waitematā Harbour for generations, supporting rich ecosystems and communities. As urban pressures grow, the health of Te Wai-o-Pareira is at risk, reminding us of our shared role as kaitiaki. Through reducing waste and repurposing materials, we strive to protect Te Wai-o-Pareira, our whenua, and create a sustainable future for the generations to come.

“Anchored in the West, Accessible to All”

Tipping Point is here to serve our community and environment.

Our focus: Reduce, Rethink, Redesign, Reuse.

Watch this video which explains the transition to the WRRP