Illegal dumping costs Southland and may lead to rates increases
Saturday 1 March 2025 · 4 outlets · 2 reports · updated In this story Environment Southland
Environment Southland reports that illegal dumping of vehicles and animal carcasses is costing the region money. Fifty-seven incidents were recorded during the 2023/24 financial year, and officials warn that these clean-up costs could result in a rates increase.