Proposed Litter Act changes could help councils fine fly-tippers

Thursday 5 June 2025 · 4 outlets · 3 reports · updated Thu 5 Jun 2025, 10:12am

In this story Hastings District Council, Wendy Schollum

Proposed changes to the Litter Act may allow councils to identify and fine people who dump rubbish on roadsides or private land. Using details such as vehicle registration or names found on letters inside rubbish bags, authorities could issue penalties long after the dumping has occurred.

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1. 1NewsThu 5 Jun 2025, 8:15am

   Fly tipping: Name on a letter in pile of roadside rubbish? Be ready for a fine (opens in new tab)

2. RNZThu 5 Jun 2025, 9:45am

   Hawke's Bay council look to change Litter Act to crackdown on fly-tipping (opens in new tab)

3. StuffThu 5 Jun 2025, 10:12am

   Fly-tipping crackdown: If your name’s on a letter inside a pile of roadside rubbish, get ready for a fine (opens in new tab)

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