NNew Zealand Read More Companies operating in Mount Maunganui fined after offensive odour prompts complaintsOctober 13, 2026 It stores some of its products in one of RMD’s sheds. Council compliance manager Stephen Mellor said the…
NNew Zealand Read More Judds composting site: Residents say odour breaches consent conditionsSeptember 28, 2026 Judds said it had addressed odour issues through infrastructure and operational changes. It said it was committed to…
NNew Zealand Read More Te Maunga wastewater plant odour: Tauranga City Council cannot identify cause after three monthsSeptember 20, 2026 Summers had said the council was unlikely to find out the exact cause. Investigations into the discharge began…
NNew Zealand Read More Tenancy Tribunal orders tenant to clean his room after old takeaway and fizzy drink rubbish causes odourSeptember 6, 2026 The rubbish had marked and stained the walls and likely damaged and caused deterioration to the carpet. Tribunal…
NNew Zealand Read More 'Odour of fuel' triggers Waikato evacuations, nearby residents told to stay inside – NZ HeraldJuly 21, 2026 ‘Odour of fuel’ triggers Waikato evacuations, nearby residents told to stay inside NZ HeraldResidents evacuated after reports of ‘metallic’…
NNew Zealand Read More 'Stay away': Evacuation after mystery chemical found near Waikato water plant – NZ HeraldJuly 21, 2026 ‘Stay away’: Evacuation after mystery chemical found near Waikato water plant NZ HeraldResidents evacuated after reports of ‘metallic’ chemical…
NNew Zealand Read More ‘Lingers on their skin’: Puzzling odour forces children out of classroomsJuly 3, 2026 “You’re talking in the parts per billion,” Cels said. “The board is following the advice … and all…
NNew Zealand Read More Te Maunga wastewater plant issue blamed for odour in Pāpāmoa, AratakiJune 26, 2026 Tauranga City Council today linked the “strong odours” to operational issues at the Te Maunga Wastewater Treatment Plant.…
HHeadlines Read More Whakatōhea Mussels fined $135,000 over Ōpōtiki odour contaminationJune 25, 2026 It has been fined $135,000 for the incident that resulted in 79 odour complaints to the regional council…
HHeadlines Read More Auckland landlord compensated for ‘pungent’ smell of dog urine in North Shore houseJanuary 10, 2026 The tribunal did award the landlords $198.50 for replacement of the kitchen waste disposal unit, which was found…
NNew Zealand Read More Bay of Plenty council probes cable theft burn-offs behind Kawerau odourSeptember 30, 2025 Regulatory compliance manager Stephen Mellor said while the calls were most frequent at the beginning of last week…