Losing your weekly rubbish collections
if you don't want to lose your weekly rubbish collection you need to tell Council this. fill in this form and send it off. Email your completed feedback form to collectiontrial@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz
Waste Management Submission Form
Auckland Council Consultation
Submission Position:
☐ Opposition to Fortnightly Rubbish Collection Proposal
☐ Support for Fortnightly Rubbish Collection Proposal
Submitter Name: _____________________________________________________
Contact Email (optional): _____________________________________________________
Location/Suburb:
☐ Weymouth
☐ Clendon
☐ Manurewa
☐ Other _____________________________________________________
Section 1: Understanding Waste Sources
1. Do you agree that most of Auckland’s landfill waste comes from commercial and construction sources, not households?
☐ Yes
☐ No
☐ Unsure
2. Should Council focus more on reducing commercial waste rather than cutting household services?
☐ Strongly agree
☐ Agree
☐ Neutral
☐ Disagree
☐ Strongly disagree
Section 2: Household Waste Realities
3. How much control do you feel you have over the amount of household rubbish you generate?
☐ A lot
☐ Some
☐ Very little
☐ None
4. What are the biggest contributors to your household waste?
☐ Food packaging
☐ Fast food containers
☐ Hygiene products (e.g. nappies, wipes)
☐ Paper and mail
☐ Other: _____________________________________________________
Section 3: Collection Frequency
5. Do you support moving from weekly to fortnightly rubbish collections?
☐ Yes
☐ No
☐ Only if costs are reduced
☐ Only with better bin options
6. What concerns do you have about fortnightly collections? Tick more than one.
☐ Overflowing bins
☐ Hygiene and odour
☐ Pest infestations
☐ Fly-tipping
☐ Missed pickups
☐ Other: _____________________________________________________
Section 4: Cost and Value
7. Do you believe there will be $10 million savings that will benefit ratepayers?
☐ Yes
☐ No
☐ Unsure
8. Would you prefer to keep weekly collections even if it meant no cost savings?
☐ Yes
☐ No
Section 5: Climate and Best Practice
9. Do you believe Auckland’s climate (warm, humid) requires weekly rubbish collection to prevent health risks?
☐ Strongly agree
☐ Agree
☐ Neutral
☐ Disagree
☐ Strongly disagree
10. Should Council follow Best Practice of the Day and retain weekly collections?
☐ Yes
☐ No
☐ Unsure
f you wish to share a brief comment or concern, please write it here:
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URGENT - Roaming Cat Disturbing our Rest During Silent Hours !
Tēnā koe (Hi) Neighbours,
First and foremost, I wish to bring to your attention an ongoing concern regarding the repeated presence of roaming cats within our property boundary during both daytime and nighttime hours. Previously, one cat had been entering our property in this manner; however, more recently, a second cat has also begun accessing our backyard and roof area.
On one occasion, late at night or in the early hours of the morning, I was unable to sleep due to persistent noise on our roof, which clearly appeared to be caused by the cat. On another evening, while having dinner, I directly observed the cat entering our backyard, climbing onto our veranda, and subsequently moving onto the roof.
Notwithstanding this, members of our household experience asthma, eczema, and allergy-related sensitivities, and the continued presence of roaming animals within our immediate living environment is adversely affecting our health and well-being, thereby creating unnecessary disturbance and avoidable risk within our residential space.
I therefore respectfully request that appropriate steps be taken to ensure pets are properly supervised and prevented from entering neighbouring properties.
Thank - you.
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Help settle the great kiwi debate ... cheese on top, or folded inside?
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76.3% Inside!
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23.7% On top!
Poll: Are you still heading to your local for your caffeine fix, or has the $$ changed your habits? ☕
Auckland has a thriving cafe culture, but with costs climbing, that culture is under pressure. We’ve seen the headlines about recent closures across the country, and it’s a tough pill to swallow along with a $6+ coffee.
We all want our favourite spots to stay open, but we also have to balance our own budgets ⚖️
We want to know: How are you handling the "coffee math" in 2026? Are you still heading to your local for a chat and a caffeine fix, or has the cost of living changed your habits?
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41.8% I avoid spending money on coffee
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42.2% I still indulge at my local cafe
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16% Irrelevant - coffee is not for me
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