Whakatāne resident frustrated by misuse of dog poo bags

Waikato TimesStuffNZ HeraldWednesday 12 March 2025 · 3 outlets · 2 reports · updated

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Julie Meekel, who lives next to the Warren Cole Walkway, says children are taking council-provided doggy poo bags and attaching them to her fence. She has requested that the Whakatāne District Council relocate the dispenser to a position that is less tempting for children.

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First reported by Waikato Times, Wed 12 Mar 2025, 10:50am · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 69 minutes
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