Contents of former Rangitīkei landfill to be removed 19 Feb, 2021 04:00 PM 2 minutes to read The former Rata Landfill was in the area of these trees on Putorino Rd, near Hunterville. Photo / Supplied The former Rata Landfill was in the area of these trees on Putorino Rd, near Hunterville. Photo / Supplied Laurel Stowell is a reporter for the Whanganui Chroniclelaurel.stowell@whanganuichronicle.co.nzWhangaChron Contractors have begun working towards removing rubbish from a former landfill that was cut into when the Rangitīkei River changed its course in late 2018. Rangitīkei District Council has contracted Central Demolition to remediate the former landfill, with consultancy WSP on hand to test soil and rubbish for contamination. The work will cost $500,000 to $600,000.