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Wairoa Council's Pioneering Mortuary Waste Solution
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Wairoa District Council initiates a groundbreaking mortuary waste management project, aiming to be the first in New Zealand to separate this waste at the source. The project addresses longstanding concerns from local iwi about contaminating public sewers and the Wairoa River. The new system involves capturing waste at funeral homes, trucking it to the cemetery, and safely releasing it into the ground through layered soil filters. This pioneering move sets a national example for cultural respect and environmental care, thanks to community collaboration.
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