Be careful with what you throw away!
Auckland Council is appealing to Aucklanders to dispose of flammable items carefully following the third kerbside recycling collection truck blaze in less than a month.
Yesterday, a fire broke out in a recycling truck in a Warkworth residential street. The fires mean that potentially up to 19 tonnes of valuable recyclable materials have had to be sent to landfill instead of being recycled.
Parul Sood, General Manager Waste Solutions says “It’s a shame to see tonnes of recyclable materials going up in smoke. It’s a backwards step for our environment."
Click here for more information on what you can recycle safely.
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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59.3% Yes, supporting people is important!
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25.3% No, individuals should take responsibility
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15.4% ... It is complicated
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?
Paper Bags
If you have any spare paper bags we would gratefully accept these at Red Cross Ōrewa.
Don’t forget we are open 9am-5pm today and have lots of lovely gifts to choose from for you or your loved one this Valentines Day.💕
See us behind McDonald’s in Hillary Square, Orewa
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