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Balgownie Landfill Gets Major Environmental Scrutiny | Auckland News
The former Balgownie Landfill in Whanganui is getting a major environmental overhaul, with $774,000 in funding—$464,000 from the government and $310,000 from the local council—to investigate decades of contamination risks. Located beside the ecologically vital Kokohuia Wetland, this old dump, built before modern environmental standards, may be leaking toxic leachate into waterways. The project, set to run from June 2026 to October 2027, will assess methane buildup and long-term cleanup options, supporting ongoing wetland restoration efforts led by iwi, community groups, and officials. It’s…
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