Kaikōura is New Zealand's poster-town for zero waste, but it stands to lose a large chunk of its recycling services as a result of the Kaikōura District Council (KDC) review of waste services. Rubbish and recycling services in Kaikōura in for the biggest shake-up in years – but the council has had just six submissions on the issue. The community that has been New Zealand's poster-town for zero waste stands to lose a large chunk of its recycling services as a result of the Kaikōura District Council (KDC) review of waste services. ”Once Remihana's submission was heard, the council, would decide whether to adopt the draft waste management plan as is, or change it, Clibbery said. The major changes in the plan are: fortnightly kerbside refuse collection to urban Kaikōura propertiesEnding of kerbside recycling collections to Peketa, Goose Bay, Oaro and Hapuku Kerbside recycling collections in Kaikōura urban area become fortnightly Closing of the rural recycling centre at the Suburban School.

Source: Stuff February 17, 2021 21:00 UTC