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Scoop
28-05-2025
- General
- Scoop
Kerbside Collections Remain The Same Over King's Birthday
Kerbside rubbish and recycling collections in Hamilton Kirikiriroa will go ahead as normal on King's Birthday (Monday 2 June). Residents should put their bins out on their normal collection day by 7am. Hamilton City Council's Head of Resource Recovery, Sarah Wilson said last month Hamiltonians saved 616,000kg of mixed recycling from landfill. 'If you're not sure an item should go in the recycling bin, head to and search the item – it will tell you which bin it belongs in', said Wilson. Council operates a traffic light system to help educate the community about whether or not they have recycled right. A bin inspector checks yellow recycling bins left on the kerbside for collection. Bins that have unrecyclable items are red or orange tagged to show the owner what items were not recyclable. Wilson said Council recently launched a new green sticker to reward those residents who are getting it right. 'We want to encourage conversations amongst our community about doing the right thing. It's easy to avoid getting a red or orange tag on your recycling bin if you take a few extra moments to check what should go where'. Contaminated recycling items are a common culprit in bins that get tagged. Residents can keep their recycling clean by: rinsing meat trays emptying food out of boxes/containers putting greasy fast-food boxes in the red bin (these cannot be recycled due to grease contamination). Not sure what bin to put out this week? Use the address finder on or download the Antenno app for a weekly reminder before your bin day. For those looking to reuse, recycle, or dispose on Monday 2 June, below are the facility operating hours: Lincoln Street Resource Recovery Centre: 9am – 4pm Habitat for Humanity ReUse store: 9am – 4pm
Otago Daily Times
23-05-2025
- Otago Daily Times
Council urging residents to report illegal rubbish dumping
All residents and ratepayers are encouraged to report people engaged in illegal, disrespectful and costly fly-tipping. PHOTO: SUPPLIED The Clutha District Council is urging residents to take a stand against a growing problem of illegal rubbish dumping, or "fly-tipping", across the district. Fly-tipping, the unlawful disposal of waste on public or private property without consent, is a direct breach of the Litter Act 1979. The council has reported a concerning rise in both the number and volume of such incidents and is calling on the community to help identify offenders and curb this "disgraceful" behaviour. "This kind of behaviour is highly disappointing, disrespectful and will not be tolerated," a council spokesperson said. "It's a reproach to our district and an affront to the pride we take in our communities and environment." Those caught illegally dumping rubbish can face infringement notices or, in more serious or malicious cases, prosecution through the district court. A recent offender was fined $400 after being reported for dumping domestic and garden waste at several locations. Fly-tipping is not just an eyesore — it carries a significant financial burden. Clean-up operations, often requiring safety precautions, contractor involvement and traffic management, are funded by ratepayers and the council has stressed the cost is entirely avoidable and caused by a selfish few. The spokesperson pointed out the example set by the Enviroschools programme — schools engaged in active environmentalism where students take direct responsibility for roadside rubbish collections and community cleanups. "There is no excuse for this behaviour ... [It's] disgraceful that while our children are showing leadership in caring for their environment, others are undermining their efforts through laziness and thoughtlessness. "We are a modern, privileged community with well-established waste disposal systems ... We must act with integrity and preserve our clean, green spaces for future generations." Residents were encouraged to report fly-tipping through the Antenno app, the council website, email, or by calling the council. Reports should include as much detail as possible, including photos, videos, or vehicle licence plates, while ensuring personal safety. The council is committed to education and enforcement to drive positive change and is counting on community support to stop illegal dumping in its tracks.
NZ Herald
01-05-2025
- Climate
- NZ Herald
Emergency water shutdown in Katikati
Water services have been shut down in Katikati. People in Katikati are being urged to conserve water following an emergency shutdown. In a post on the Antenno app, Western Bay of Plenty District Council said an 'emergency water shutdown is affecting all of Katikati and surrounding areas'. 'Contractors are working to fix the issue, and water is estimated to be restored later this afternoon/evening. 'Due to the significant leak, please conserve water and we will update as we get more information throughout the day.' The council said after the water has been restored, it may have a cloudy appearance (tiny air bubbles), but assured residents the water will be safe to drink.
