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![Kaipara waste to energy plant investigation ends with no report](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Kaipara waste to energy plant investigation ends with no report
The council’s role in any future local WtE plant will be purely regulatory.
![Rubbish, rates and housing behind huge number of submissions to council plan](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Rubbish, rates and housing behind huge number of submissions to council plan
Bins and funding priorities were the most hotly debated areas of the Taupō council's plan.
![From farm to art: How wonky avocados are helping the fight against food waste](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
From farm to art: How wonky avocados are helping the fight against food waste
Auckland photographer Adam Popovich partners with Wonky Box to highlight food waste in New Zealand. Video / Carson Bluck
!['It's clear we have a problem': Kiwis wasting $3.2 billion in food annually](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
'It's clear we have a problem': Kiwis wasting $3.2 billion in food annually
Ever wondered what happens to all that uneaten food you throw out each week?
![Whanganui gears up for launch of recycling service](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Whanganui gears up for launch of recycling service
Kerbside recycling is set to start in Whanganui from next week.
![Letters: David Seymour out of his depth on school lunch debate](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Letters: David Seymour out of his depth on school lunch debate
OPINION: Also in today's letters – rubbish council comms; that NZDF plane versus ferries.
![Hypocrisy claim: Witness claims Akl Council truck mixed rubbish with recycling](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
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](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Drug case arrests after alleged burglary at Auckland narcotics disposal facility
Initially charged with burglary, two now stand accused of a drug conspiracy.
![How long should everyday appliances last? Why NZ needs a minimum product lifespan law](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
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.
!['Taking the p**s': Charity boss hits out at op shop rubbish dumpers](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
'Taking the p**s': Charity boss hits out at op shop rubbish dumpers
Frequent clean-ups of soiled goods and rubbish are taking a toll on store team members.
![Rollout of crates for recycling service begins](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
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](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Iwi to have input on waste-to-energy plant decision
A board of inquiry will allow iwi to have input regarding the decision.
![Reactions to Gisborne District Council’s draft Three-Year Plan show diverse opinions](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Reactions to Gisborne District Council’s draft Three-Year Plan show diverse opinions
Ratepayers were asked how much they were willing to pay to help fix the issues.
!['We don't even have kerbs': Petition against recycling service](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
'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.
!['Simply unsustainable': Recycling station overflowing](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
'Simply unsustainable': Recycling station overflowing
“The bins, it seems, are not big enough.”
!['Concerning': What areas have been hit hardest by Auckland's mass bin removal](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
'Concerning': What areas have been hit hardest by Auckland's mass bin removal
'It’s concerning when they’re removed more in our area than other areas.'
!['Very unexpected': Transfer station changes hands](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
'Very unexpected': Transfer station changes hands
'We just want to get the feet under the desk and make sure we’ve got the basics down.'
![New rubbish collection system being discussed for Taupō](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
New rubbish collection system being discussed for Taupō
Taupō residents will be asked their thoughts on a new suite of bins.
![Environmental Protection Authority comments on Waikato incinerator proposal](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Environmental Protection Authority comments on Waikato incinerator proposal
The waste-to-energy plant was first put on the cards for Te Awamutu in 2021.
![Opinion: 'Rage rooms' are on the rise - climate hit hardest with reality](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Opinion: 'Rage rooms' are on the rise - climate hit hardest with reality
OPINION: What do you smash? Well, that’s where my rage comes in!
![Four effective ways to reduce food waste at home](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Four effective ways to reduce food waste at home
Wasting food is a serious emergency around the world.