Kāpiti community groups, iwi, schools, neighbourhood groups and businesses can apply for funding to support innovative solutions for reducing waste until 25 July. Waste Levy grants support projects which reduce waste in Kāpiti across three .
Posted on 20-03-2021 09:05 | By Wundrin
On the one hand we have the council trying to disuade people from using cars, ostensibly to save the planet , on the other they’re forcing the public to drive the extra distance to drop their rubbish at Te Maunga. Or will we be welcome to use the bus to deliver our rubbish?
Disappoint !
Posted on 19-03-2021 17:14 | By Kancho
Closure of Maleme Street facility to the public will disappoint some people, but the introduction of the new kerbside service, etc Well once a fortnight green bin won’t take all my grass clippings let alone the pruning of hedge, trees, shrubs etc . I have no idea how I will get across the city or even where ? So disappoint hardly covers it for me. I suspect a lot of people in South Tauranga and surrounding area will not be happy either. Of course there is a lot of items that won’t be handled by bins for bulky items either. I think TCC have withdrawn a responsible service with no option and I won’t be sur
Thursday, 11 March 2021, 1:03 pm
The Tairāwhiti Environment Centre, with support from
Gisborne District Council, has a super programme of
workshops this year designed to minimise household waste and
divert waste from landfills.
“Worm farming,
composting and learning to make beeswax wraps will show
people how to reduce rubbish, can improve your soil for
growing food and can save you money,” said Hub Support
Coordinator at the Tairāwhiti Environment Centre, Stephanie
Temple.
“We run workshops every year, and it’s a
great way for us to keep in touch with our community, as
well as providing an important educational opportunity to