Masterton council incorrectly told business it required more toilets

RNZStuffThe Post1NewsMonday 27 January 2025 · 4 outlets · 2 reports · updated

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Masterton District Council refused building consent for a single unisex toilet at Spud Motors, claiming the workshop needed two facilities to meet the Building Code. The automotive business protested the requirement despite having only two staff members and a maximum of four people on the premises.

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First reported by RNZ, Mon 27 Jan 2025, 8:51pm · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 11 hours
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    Spud Motors incorrectly told it needed more toilets by council (opens in new tab)

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