Rakaia Dump Station open for business
You can take a dump in Rakaia again if you are passing through in a motorhome or caravan. Sort of.
The town’s new waste dump station is operating after the former dump station closed when the Rakaia Salmon was upgraded in 2020.
Ashburton mayor Neil Brown said the former site “was not very user friendly” and the council had worked with the community to select the new site with a better design.
Brown said the new site on Railway Tce is ideally located for tourists and motorhome drivers being just off State Highway 1, and is easily accessible.
Local motor home owner Murray Lister said it was an ideal situation as there is no congestion or traffic, making it an easily accessible site “with plenty of room to turn around”.
The council invested $160,000 in the project while the New Zealand Motor Caravan Association provided the pre-cast underground concrete unit and signage.
The waste station is accessible 24/7 and the dumped wastewater goes into the town’s reticulated wastewater system. The site also provides access to potable water.
Ashburton’s Lyn Peterson is the chairperson of the South Canterbury branch, which encompasses the Ashburton District, of the New Zealand Motor Caravan Association, which has about 120,000 members.
She said the new Rakaia site would be well used and would be promoted by the association as part of its waste station network around the country.
Poll: Should the government levy industries that contribute to financial hardship?
As reported in the Post, there’s a $30 million funding gap in financial mentoring. This has led to services closing and mentors stepping in unpaid just to keep helping people in need 🪙💰🪙
One proposed solution? Small levies on industries that profit from financial hardship — like banks, casinos, and similar companies.
So we want to hear what you think:
Should the government ask these industries to contribute?
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60.1% Yes, supporting people is important!
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25.7% No, individuals should take responsibility
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14.3% ... It is complicated
Poll: Do you have a go-to adverse-weather checklist for your family? ☔⚠️
As reported in the Press, the same low-pressure system that lashed the North Island over the weekend is now making its way south, bringing heavy rain and strong winds with it. It’s a soggy start to the week for many of us.
With more wild weather on the cards, we’re curious: do you have a go-to adverse-weather checklist for your family? Or are you more of a “grab the torches and hope for the best” household?
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44.4% Yes - we like to be prepared
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38.9% Nah
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16.7% This is on my to-do list!
A Neighbourly Riddle! Don’t Overthink It… Or Do?😜
Do you think you know the answer? Simply 'Like' this post if you know the answer and the big reveal will be posted in the comments at 2pm on the day!
If you multiply this number by any other number, the answer will always be the same. What number is this?
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