He estimated the city council spent $660,000 to clear illegal dumping last year but did not issue any fines or undertake any prosecutions. Roberts Rd in Hornby has been a target for rubbish dumping. Gisborne District Council spent $87,000 clearing illegal rubbish in 2020. The cost of clearing illegal rubbish in Gisborne was down significantly from 2018 when the council spent $179,000. Auckland Council estimated litter and illegal dumping cost ratepayers more than $1 million in removal costs in 2018.

Source: Otago Daily Times April 27, 2021 03:00 UTC