Flushing wet wipes and cloths makes extra work for council
Southland district councillors are frustrated that people keep flushing wet wipes and cleaning cloths down the toilet.
And the council waste and water operations manager Bill Witham said grinders might be the only way to go, as people were not getting the message.
Poll: Is the increase in disability parking fines fair?
In October, the fine for parking in a designated mobility car park without a permit has jumped from $150 to $750—a 400% increase!
The goal is to keep these spaces open for those who truly need them. Do you think this big increase in the fine is fair? Share your thoughts below.
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89.4% Yes, it's fair
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9.9% No, it's unreasonable
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0.7% Other - I'll share below
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