Who should provide Doggy-Do Bags?

Katie Townshend Reporter from The Nelson Mail

Nelson dog owners who forget their bags could find themselves in a sticky situation, as the city council considers ditching free doggy-do bag dispensers.
But, while the dispensers could be a thing of the past, dog owners could still end up with free bags, with the council considering issuing owners a “quota” when registration fees are paid. What's your view - should owners BYO bags, or should the council keep dispensers?

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Poll: Should we be giving the green light to new mining projects? 💰🌲

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The Environmental Protection Authority announced this week that a proposed mine in Central Otago (near Cromwell) is about to enter its fast-track assessment process. A final decision could come within six months, and if it’s approved, construction might start as early as mid-2026.

We want to know: Should mining projects like this move ahead?

Keen to dig deeper? Mike White has the scoop.