\u201cI\u2019m not a councillor now, but it was my area, so I\u2019m really keen about the protection of our beach, and so many people do love our beautiful environment.\u201d<\/p>\n
She was concerned the ongoing problem could eventually lead to restrictions on public access if authorities were forced to introduce preventative measures.<\/p>\n
\u201cDoes it mean that if people are going to persist in using this particular location, that that particular tree area is railed off?<\/p>\n
\u201cAnd so the benefit of it is not available for the community to use.\u201d<\/p>\n
In the meantime, Seymour said some residents had been taking matters into their own hands, using their own trucks and trailers to remove the dumped rubbish.<\/p>\n
Gisborne District Council waste solutions manager Luke Knight said Makorori was a known dumping \u201chotspot\u201d, with three tonnes of waste removed in the past two months. Photo \/ Pat Seymour<\/p>\n
Gisborne District Council waste solutions manager Luke Knight said Makorori was a known dumping \u201chotspot\u201d.<\/p>\n
Around three tonnes of illegally dumped items have been removed from the beach over the past two months, he said.<\/p>\n
\u201cAreas where people can dump rubbish without being easily seen tend to attract this behaviour and, unfortunately, that often includes our beaches.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cIllegal dumping continues to be an ongoing issue that affects our environment and community spaces,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
The compliance team monitored Makorori twice a week during winter and every day during summer to identify and remove rubbish as quickly as possible, he said.<\/p>\n
He encouraged anyone who comes across illegal dumping to contact the council immediately to reduce the impact on the whenua.<\/p>\n
Knight encouraged residents to utilise recycling, disposal and donation options available in the district to dispose of waste properly rather than creating \u201cunnecessary costs for ratepayers\u201d.<\/p>\n
The council continued to target illegal dumping throughout the district with signage, video surveillance and enforcement action. <\/p>\n
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