Landfill opponents decryfast-track route

Opponents of WM New Zealand’s proposed landfill at Wayby say they are disappointed by the company’s decision to pursue a fast-track approval process, arguing it could undermine years of legal scrutiny and environmental protections. Fight the Tip: Tiaki te Whenua and others have been opposing the proposal for several years through the Environment Court process. Last month, WM announced it would seek to have the project considered under the Government’s Fast-track Approvals Act, saying the move was intended to provide greater certainty for Auckland’s future waste disposal needs. Environmental la...