Changes to kerbside collections this Christmas
*Rotorua Lakes Council*
This year Christmas falls on a Tuesday, which means our collection schedule is affected. For the week of December 24-28, below shows what day your rubbish and recycling will be collected. Rubbish and recycling collection days remain as normal for January 1 and 2.
USUAL COLLECTION DAY: WILL BE COLLECTED ON:
Monday 24 December Monday 24 December (As normal)
Tuesday 25 December Wednesday 26 December
Wednesday 26 December Thursday 27 December
Thursday 27 December Friday 28 December
Friday 28 December Friday 28 December (As normal
*Ruapehu District Council*
Ohakune, Rangataua and Raetihi
Collection every Monday as per normal.
Waiouru
The 25th Collection will be on the 22nd and the 1st of Jan will be on the 29th Dec.
Taumarunui, Piriaka, Mahoe and Kakahi
Collection will be on Friday the 28 December and Friday the 4 January over the Christmas/New Year period. Will revert back to every Thursday as per normal after this.
Scam Alert: Fake information regarding December Bonuses from MSD
The Ministry of Social Development is reporting that fake information is circulating about new ‘December bonuses’ or ‘benefit increases’
If you get suspicious communication, please contact Netsafe.
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Poll: Are Kiwis allergic to “exuberance”? 🥝
In The Post’s opinion piece on the developments set to open across Aotearoa in 2026, John Coop suggests that, as a nation, we’re “allergic to exuberance.”
We want to know: Are we really allergic to showing our excitement?
Is it time to lean into a more optimistic view of the place we call home? As big projects take shape and new opportunities emerge, perhaps it’s worth asking whether a little more confidence (and enthusiasm!) could do us some good.
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41.4% Yes
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33.7% Maybe?
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25% No
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