Waste firm chases fast-track nod for Dome Valley dump (opens original article in a new tab)

A waste disposal company is seeking fast-track approval for a controversial landfill north of Auckland that has faced legal delays since 2021, with opponents concerned about environmental impacts.

• Waste Management New Zealand seeks fast-track approval for Dome Valley landfill
• Landfill project delayed by legal appeals since 2021
• Opponents worry about potential damage to Kaipara and Hōteo rivers
• Company plans to engage with iwi, councils, and communities