1379 days ago

Poll: Is the Government doing enough to stop recyclable materials going to landfill?

The Team Reporter from Stuff

The Government has thrown $124 million at reducing the country’s growing waste pile, but not everyone agrees that’s enough.

Local Government NZ says the funding should be matched with a “strategic waste plan”, with the goal for New Zealand to be able to process its own waste onshore.

In the last decade, the amount of waste at council landfills has increased by 48 per cent.

To read more, click here.

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Is the Government doing enough to stop recyclable materials going to landfill?
  • 13.4% Yes, more money and time is better spent elsewhere
    13.4% Complete
  • 86.6% No, NZ's waste and recycling system needs more focus
    86.6% Complete
2903 votes
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7 hours ago

Lest we forget...

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

On this ANZAC Day, let's take a moment to remember and honor the brave men and women who have served and continue to serve our country.

Tell us who are you honouring today. Whether it's a story from the battlefield or a memory of a family member who fought in the war, we'd love you to share your stories below.

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7 hours ago

Roger Hall's latest play at Circa Theatre

Circa Theatre

Roger Hall is back! With his latest comedy, End of Summer Time.

Experience Sir Roger Hall's End of Summer Time, the third instalment of the lovable character Dickie Hart, starring Gavin Rutherford.

Dickie Hart is told by wife Glenda they have to move from Wellington to Auckland. How will Dickie cope with apartment living, meeting new people, Covid lockdown, getting a new driver's licence…and possibly even having to support The Blues?

"Once again, clever Sir Roger Hall strikes comedy gold…End of Summer Time is a great night out. Don’t miss it!”

- Ross Jolly, Director.
Find out more

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14 hours ago

Receive $100 Prezzy card — help us to test some online content

Eleanor from Berhampore

At my work, Write Limited, we’re testing some online content on behalf of a government department. We’re looking for a range of people to help us.

By taking part, you’d help to shine a light into important subjects that affect many New Zealanders. We can’t tell you what it’s about before you take part, as we don’t want to affect the results. But hopefully you’ll find it interesting!

We’re looking for people from any ethnic group, and any age from 18-65. Specifically, we’d love to talk to you if you’re interested in government projects that impact New Zealanders.

We’ll have a $100 Prezzy card for you as a small token of our thanks.

If you’re happy to be involved, email rebecca@write.co.nz to let us know why you’d participating, and your preferred day and time.

When: 13, 14, 15, 16, or 17 May between 9.00am and 4.00pm (or in the evening if that suits you better)

Test length: 1 hour

Where: Online (Zoom) or in-person at our offices on Lambton Quay. If you join us on Zoom, ideally you’re familiar with sharing screens.

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