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A Kilkivan landholder has removed unlawfully disposed construction and demolition waste from their property following an investigation by the

Thursday, 27 May 2021, 3:41 pm The Otago Regional Council (ORC) Pollution Hotline has received over 40 complaints since Wednesday 25 May regarding the burn off being undertaken at a property in Hāwea Flat. ORC Manager Compliance Tami Sargeant said ORC has been on-site twice and is working with the property owner to ensure this burn off and other planned burn offs will have as little impact on the community as possible. “Our Pollution Response team has been in contact with the property owner...

Press Release – Otago Regional Council The Otago Regional Council (ORC) Pollution Hotline has received over 40 complaints since Wednesday 25 May regarding the burn off being undertaken at a property in Hwea Flat. ORC Manager Compliance Tami Sargeant said ORC has been on-site twice and is … The Otago Regional Council (ORC) Pollution Hotline has received over 40 complaints since Wednesday 25 May regarding the burn off being undertaken at a property in Hāwea Flat. ORC Manager Compliance Tami...

Plastic spill into Whakatāne River investigated by regional council 11 May, 2021 07:29 PM 2 minutes to read A plastic spill into the Whakatāne River is being investigated by the Bay of Plenty Regional Council. The discharge of plastic particles into the river last week was accompanied by a strong sulphur-like smell which the council has tracked to at least three potential sources in the area. Compliance manager Stephen Mellor said the council first received a call about the plastic discharge ...

Premium Content Subscriber only AN IPSWICH resident fed up with the foul odours in his suburb coming from nearby dumps has applied to the council and the state government for a reduction in his rates due to the impact on his family’s quality of life. The retired miner believes the disgusting smells are just the “canary in the coal mine” ahead of something much worse. Paul Hurley has owned his block of land in Ripley since 1979. He and wife Jenny have lived at the house since 2009 after a...

Press Release – Bay of Plenty Regional Council Pet food manufacturer, Ziwi Limited, has been fined $66,000 for discharges of odour, and $64,000 for discharges of process wastewater from its pet food factory at 18 Boeing Place, Mount Maunganui. Bay of Plenty Regional Council prosecuted Ziwi for … Pet food manufacturer, Ziwi Limited, has been fined $66,000 for discharges of odour, and $64,000 for discharges of process wastewater from its pet food factory at 18 Boeing Place, Mount Maunganui. ...

Wednesday, 24 February 2021, 10:09 am Pet food manufacturer, Ziwi Limited, has been fined $66,000 for discharges of odour, and $64,000 for discharges of process wastewater from its pet food factory at 18 Boeing Place, Mount Maunganui. Bay of Plenty Regional Council prosecuted Ziwi for both odour and wastewater discharges in 2018. Ziwi pleaded guilty. Odours generated by Ziwi have led to a significant number of complaints from the local community. From 2008 to 2017 Regional Council received 224 ...

The Bay of Plenty Regional Council is investigating how much diesel was spilled into the Tauranga Harbour.

Rotorua illegal rubbish dumpers targeted in bid to curb ballooning Bay of Plenty numbers 25 Jan, 2021 08:08 PM 4 minutes to read Rotorua will be targeted in a campaign aimed at curbing the Bay of Plentys ballooning problem with illegal rubbish dumpings. Photo / Getty Images Rotorua will be targeted in a campaign aimed at curbing the Bay of Plentys ballooning problem with illegal rubbish dumpings. Photo / Getty Images Rotorua will be targeted as part of a new campaign to curb the ballooning numb...