Rangiora residents riled about being left in dark over quarry plan
They thought they were buying homes next to a racecourse. Now it could become a quarry with 250 truck movements a day.
Neighbours of the proposed quarry at Rangiora Racecourse are mounting their opposition, with more than 40 people attending a meeting on Monday to discuss the impact of dust on their neighbourhood. Further meetings are planned to discuss noise and submission-writing.
Read more here.
Say goodbye to tyre waste
About 40% of the 6.5 million tyres Kiwis use every year are recycled, repurposed, or used as tyre-derived fuel. But the rest end up in landfills, stockpiled or dumped.
The good news is now there’s an easy solution to all that tyre waste. It’s called Tyrewise and is New Zealand’s first national tyre recycling scheme.
Tyrewise ensures that tyres in Aotearoa New Zealand are recycled or repurposed properly, saving millions from going to the landfill.
Find out more about the scheme online.
Poll: Does the building consent process need to change?
We definitely need homes that are fit to live in but there are often frustrations when it comes to getting consent to modify your own home.
Do you think changes need made to the current process for building consent? Share your thoughts below.
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91.9% Yes
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7.7% No
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0.5% Other - I'll share below!
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Black, lost off mobility scooter in central Rangiora.
Only noticed today, but would have only be lost in past few days.
Sorry no photo.