2433 days ago

Call for more responsibility after rubbish dumpers contaminate depot

Neighbourly.co.nz

People are disposing of non-recyclable waste at the Martin Place depot, and it's putting the future of the collection centre at risk.

On average, the contractors are finding that 29 per cent of the recyclable material is being contaminated from other rubbish, resulting in significant cost to sort and dispose of it properly.

The Hastings District Council can also track offenders through detailed envelopes which have been disposed of.
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1 day ago

Poll: If we want to reduce speeding, what do you think actually changes driver behaviour? πŸ›»πŸš¨πŸš“

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

In the Post's article on speeding penalties, the question is asked whether speeding fines are truly about road safety, or are they just a way to boost revenue for the Crown?

What do you think? Should speeding motorists receive speeding fines or demerit points?

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If we want to reduce speeding, what do you think actually changes driver behaviour? πŸ›»πŸš¨πŸš“
  • 32.6% The sting of a fine (Money talks!)
    32.6% Complete
  • 67.4% The threat of demerit points (Nobody wants to lose their license!)
    67.4% Complete
233 votes
11 hours ago

FUNERAL

Elma Pienaar from St Columba's Presbyterian Church

The church reserves the car park for church use only tomorrow from 8.30am to 12.30 for the funeral service of the late Mrs Garethe Liley.

16 hours ago

ORGAN RECITAL

Elma Pienaar from St Columba's Presbyterian Church

Sunday 8 March at 3.30pm. Hans Uwe Hielscher - German organist. Admission $10/koha. All are welcome. Bring a friend and enjoy a relaxing afternoon.

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