The estimated number of Rotorua adults dying early from the impacts of poor air quality has halved in 13 years — contributing to a social cost saving of mo
The estimated number of Rotorua adults dying early from the impacts of poor air quality has halved in 13 years - contributing to a social cost saving of more than $100 million, district councillors have been told.
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Bay of Plenty Regional Council heating subsidies running out
16 Apr, 2021 12:00 AM
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Rotorua s air quality needs improving. Photo / File
Time is running out to get council help to replace old, non-compliant forms of heating in Rotorua.
It is illegal to use wood burners installed before September 2005 in homes within the Rotorua Airshed - a geographical area where air quality is poor.
While it is not illegal to own one, you are not allowed to use them. Nor can you use coal burners, multi-fuel burners, chip heaters, coal ranges, cookers, Marshall heaters and indoor open fires.
This is laid out in the Bay of Plenty Regional Council s Air Quality Control Bylaw for Rotorua, which came into force in January last year.