1300 days ago

Ministry for the Environment funding announced

Communications from Tauranga City Council

Big news – we’ve received $20.5 million in funding from the Ministry for the Environment. This will go towards the new collection bins and an upgrade of Te Maunga Transfer Station.

What does this mean for you?

• We’ll be able to include No 5 plastics in recycling from 1 July
• The cost of the kerbside service goes from $230 to $210 for the first year

Once the new kerbside service starts, visits to the transfer station will no longer be necessary for most of us. For that reason, as well as ongoing contamination issues, Maleme Street Transfer Station will close to the public from 2 August. This may be disappointing news for regular users, however Te Maunga will be available for all services.

Read more here bit.ly...

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1 day ago

Poll: Is dumping an issue in your neighbourhood?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

There's nothing worse than strolling around the streets in your neighbourhood and seeing dumped rubbish.

Have you noticed this in your area? What could we do to combat this around the country?

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Is dumping an issue in your neighbourhood?
  • 43.4% Yes, I've seen some illegal dumping
    43.4% Complete
  • 56% No, our neighbourhood is pretty good
    56% Complete
  • 0.6% Other - I'll share below
    0.6% Complete
828 votes
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4 days ago

PLANT SALE - TE PUNA QUARRY PARK - 13 Oct

Elly from Papamoa Beach

Our spring plant sale on Sunday 13 Oct 2024 (10am - 1pm) at Te Puna Quarry Park will be a large one again. (Plant donations are still welcome though!). On sale is a variety of garden plants, succulents, vegetable seedlings, pots, other garden stuff, some house plants, textiles and gifts. Kids can make Christmas decorations. Omokoroa Lions will do a Sausage sizzle. Online payment is available. Proceeds are for ongoing Park maintenance. Donations of plants and pots are always welcome and much appreciated, either before or on the day. Info: Elly 027 371 8720. Or tepunaquarrypark@gmail.com. Thanks from the Quarry Park volunteers!

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1 day ago

Riddle time: Because lawn mowing can wait!

Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

George, Helen, and Steve are drinking coffee. Bert, Karen, and Dave are drinking soft drinks.

Following this pattern, is Elizabeth drinking coffee or a soft drink?

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