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Dumping Garden Waste Fuels Dune Invasion | Auckland News
In Waimārama, locals are facing an environmental crisis as garden waste dumped on coastal dunes is fueling an invasive plant invasion—especially the toxic caper spurge, which can blind, burn, and harm pets. Residents like pest control expert Luke Shadbolt are sounding the alarm, revealing that dumping weeds from yards is spreading the problem, and cleanup requires hundreds of hours of manual labor. With no local drop-off, alternatives exist, but Shadbolt insists community responsibility is key—because what’s dumped today could become tomorrow’s ecological disaster. Listen in comfort:Get a…
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