if its landfill poisons Auckland waterway
A contentious proposal to build a “mega” 26 million cubic metre landfill north of Auckland has made a significant step forward, securing the support of local mana whenua Ngāti Manuhiri Settlement Trust.
In a memorandum released to Stuff, Waste Management has agreed to pay $10 million if the landfill should “threaten the integrity” of the nearby Hoteo River.
The river feeds into the Kaipara Harbour, and the possible poisoning of waterways should the landfill leak was a major concern discussed during lengthy resource consent hearings in 2020.
Ngāti Manuhiri has also been promised jobs for its people, input into kaitiaki projects and a role providing cultural induction for workforce in the construction of the landfill.
Link to video and article: Waste firm promises iwi $10m if its landfill poisons Auckland waterway | Stuff.co.nz
