1685 days ago

Locals fume after approval of earthworks for replacement Huia Water Treatment Plant

Reporter Auckland Stuff

Local groups in west Auckland are “bitterly disappointed” after resource consent was granted in relation to the replacement of a water treatment plant. They claim Auckland Council ignored expert advice on the risks for the project to spread kauri dieback disease.

Watercare had applied for resource consent to carry out earthworks and vegetation removal for the upcoming replacement of the Huia Water Treatment Plant.

Titirangi Protection Group’s (TPG) spokeswoman Belynda Groot said “it’s totally wrong” for consent to be given after abundant evidence from kauri dieback and ecology experts at the resource consent hearing in April this year advised against the build.

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23 days ago

Poll: As a customer, what do you think about automation?

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Automation (or the “unpaid shift”) is often described as efficient ... but it tends to benefit employers more than consumers.

We want to know: What do you think about automation?
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As a customer, what do you think about automation?
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Bridge game for life: lessons

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Starts Monday March 9 at 10am-12pm and/or Tuesday March 10 from 7:15pm-9:15 pm. Email" lessons@ecbbridgeclub.co.nz" or call 027 296 3365

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26 days ago

Poll: Do you think Auckland Council is doing enough to help households safely dispose of hard-to-recycle waste?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

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But this raises a bigger question: how do we get our waste to the right people — the ones doing the right things with it?
♻️ Do you think Auckland Council is doing enough to help households safely dispose of hard-to-recycle waste and get it back into the supply chain?

We’d love to hear your thoughts.

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Do you think Auckland Council is doing enough to help households safely dispose of hard-to-recycle waste?
  • 5.1% Yes!
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  • 77.5% No.
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