The Kate Valley Landfill- Should it go ahead?

The proposed development of a landfill, situated at Kate Valley in Waipara continues to cause confrontation and concerns for a large number of people. The concern for a lot of people centres around the management of waste and other environmental problems in New Zealand. The proper management of environmental problems in New Zealand is extremely important for the present well being of New Zealand’s environment and the environment for the years to come. The clean green image of New Zealand is an important reason for good management of environmental problems. This not only has to do with having a clean and healthy living environment for New Zealanders but this country’s reputation for being clean and green is a major reason for the tourism and popularity from overseas countries that New Zealand receives. If this image were lost it would almost certainly result in a downturn in the economy due to a decrease in the numbers of tourist’s spending money in New Zealand. Environmental problems are managed through the regional councils. If processes that impact on the environment are somehow going to be changed in Canterbury then permission must be granted from the Canterbury Regional C

Most of the news relating to the landfill has been negative. Those people who see themselves being worse off if the Kate Valley landfill goes ahead have been very vocal in their opposition. This is understandable as it is unlikely that anyone would welcome a rubbish disposal process as large as the one being planned any where near where they live.

“Kate Valley is a logical choice as a landfill site as it is well located in North Canterbury in a remote but accessible area, to meet the future needs of all the people of Canterbury” says Michael McEvity the Mayor of Selwyn District Council.

Residents living in Burwood, the site of the current landfill are keen to see that landfill closed for all the reasons that have been noted above.

ouncil- Environment Canterbury (E-Can) before any changes can occur. Therefore if the Christchurch City Council and other councils in the region want to dump waste in a certain area they must be granted permission from E-Can.

Clearly most of the support for the new landfill is coming from people who have responsibility for managing waste or are directly affected by the current landfill. The general public of Canterbury do not seem to have strong opinions about this issue.

“It’s a bloody disgrace. I’m trying to earn a living off the land and these clowns are out to destroy it!” says Ken Brown, farmer adjoining Kate Valley.

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