Waste Bylaw. Have your say.
Give us your thoughts on the Proposed Solid Waste Management and Minimisation Bylaw
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Upper Hutt City Council is asking for your views on the proposed Solid Waste Management and Minimisation Bylaw. This bylaw has been developed in coordination with other councils in the Wellington region. You can view the Statement of proposal, which includes the draft bylaw at upperhuttcity.com/Have-your-say
The Solid Waste Management and Minimisation Bylaw is expected to:
Provide clarity and transparency around all the conditions and standards applicable to the use and operation of all kerbside waste collection systems.
Promote waste minimisation supporting the achievement of the regional Waste Management and Minimisation Plan targets.
HAVE YOUR SAY
Submit online or via email, Free post or submission box. upperhuttcity.com/Have-your-say askus@uhcc.govt.nz
Free post our form to:
Private Bag 907, Upper Hutt 5140
or drop your submission in to:
• Council reception, 838 – 842 Fergusson Dr
• Upper Hutt Central Library, 844 Fergusson Dr
• Pinehaven Library, Cnr Pinehaven Rd and Jocelyn Cr
Printed copies of the Statement of Proposal and submission form are also available at Council reception and Upper Hutt Libraries. If you would like us to send you a copy of the proposal and/or submission form, please call (04) 527 2169 or email askus@uhcc.govt.nz Let us know, when making your submission, if you’d also like to present your views to councillors in person at a hearing meeting.
Consultation closes Sunday 27 September 2020.
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It's about to get even easier: In April, e-pay will be launched, meaning you can tap on with your credit cards as well as smart devices.
It's better on the environment too: With most Metlink trains running on electricity, 25% of the bus fleet being EV’s and the Ika Rere electric ferry, Metlink is able to move more people using less fuel than any other transport option.
With fuel costs so high, it's a good idea to jump on board if you can. If you've become a public transport convert recently, how have you found it?
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While we do get to sleep in this time around, some people would like to scrap the clock tinkering for good.
And why? Some evidence suggests the time changes are bad for our health as they mess with sleep patterns leading to short-term fatigue and affecting mood. Meanwhile the hour change is frustrating for farmers and a nightmare for getting the littlies to sleep. But what's your take?
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40.5% Yes - get rid of the clock changes
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57.6% No, I enjoy it
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1.9% Other - I'll share below
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