Asbestos and waste discovered at old Tolaga Bay recreation site
Wednesday 19 November 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated 
Recent testing has identified asbestos and waste refuse at an old dump site in Tolaga Bay, near Gisborne. The land, known as the Uawa league reserve, was used for recreation and rugby until 2018. The district council now faces significant clean-up costs.