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Council taking charge of recycling centre
"It was a pleasure to be part of and it’s great to see it continue".
Hypocrisy claim: Witness claims Akl Council truck mixed rubbish with recycling
The council is threatening to take people's bins off them if they can't follow rules.
Drug case arrests after alleged burglary at Auckland narcotics disposal facility
Initially charged with burglary, two now stand accused of a drug conspiracy.
'Dirty nappies, old shoes' in recycling bins anger council
Aucklanders need to be a bit more careful when it comes to recycling.
How long should everyday appliances last? Why NZ needs a minimum product lifespan law
The fact is, modern products often fail to meet expectations for longevity.
Rollout of crates for recycling service begins
About 17,000 households will have crates delivered over the next five weeks.
Iwi to have input on waste-to-energy plant decision
A board of inquiry will allow iwi to have input regarding the decision.
Worker mistakenly overpaid $9k quits, reneges on repayment deal
He's now resumed repayments after the Employment Relations Authority got involved.
Ethically Kate: Is recycling as good as we think it is?
‘We cannot recycle our way out of our climate crisis.'
'We don't even have kerbs': Petition against recycling service
Bill Simmons says the only council resource residents in his area need is water supply.
RAD initiative: Bridging tech gaps in Gisborne communities
Tōnui Collab trains youth in device recycling at Horouta Wānanga.
New rubbish collection system being discussed for Taupō
Taupō residents will be asked their thoughts on a new suite of bins.
Project Kea can buy Canterbury land for giant rubbish recycling plant
Two ministers signed off on the land deal for the project, opposed by some locals.
No one left behind for kerbside recycling
Carrying crates to the kerb could be a problem for some.
Drug dealer turned recycled goods dealer gets second chance
'I didn't want a criminal record - I just wanted a way out for my son.'
Ethically Kate: Can you recycle Easter egg foil?
Kate Hall reveals where to put the waste (and how to make Easter sustainable next year).
'Over the moon': Soft plastic recycling arrives
“It’s one of these areas that hasn’t really had a home".
Average Kiwi has $1300 of unwanted stuff - Trade Me
Recycling advocates are urging budget-conscious Kiwis to avoid cheap and flimsy junk.
Kerbside recycling service taking shape
“If you have a party one weekend, you can put out three crates of glass.”
Nappies and dead animals: The 'revolting' items being dumped in recycling bins
'You wouldn’t want somebody to come in and throw a dead animal on your desk.'
New recycling rules in force for Taupō District
Contractors will now be rejecting non-confirming items left in recycling bins.
Letters: Herne Bay residents object to sewerage upgrade; fuel tax scrapped
OPINION: And "David Seymour does rather have the doleful eyes of a turtle".
New recycling rules: What I shouldn't have put in bin
OPINION: I wash my recycling like it is going back in the cupboard.
Paku co-founder on introducing future generations to Matauranga Māori
Co-founder James Prier says the team launched their second product last year.
Don't fear new recycling rules, says Auckland Council
Officials want to get rid of gross contaminants from recycling bins.
Beating the cost-of-living crisis one chippie packet at a time
Chip Packet Project looking to ease looming winter crisis.
Tobacco ties, recycling rules and Air NZ’s impact | Focus Morning Bulletin February 1, 2024
Government ministers are asked to disclose tobacco industry links, what you can no longer put in your recycling bins and Air New Zealand's impact on our economy in the latest NZ Herald headlines. Video / NZHerald
What you can no longer put in your recycling bins as national rules arrive
Kerbside standardisation is expected to divert an extra 53,000 tonnes of recycling.
Hamilton City Council announces changes to recycling
Recycling changes across the country mean only plastic types 1,2 and 5 will be collected.
Opinion: What our recycling says about us
OPINION: It’s on us, as responsible citizens, to take care of our own waste.
Eat or clean with it: Five surprising uses for your Christmas tree
Before you chuck it outside, here are some more innovative ideas for your ailing tree.
'Outrageous' contamination: How much recycling ends up in landfill
Once, an entire recycling truck’s contents weighing 4.38t were sent to landfill.
'Inspiring' demoltion process in Hastings
Materials will be reused in Hawke's Bay and Tonga.