Dome Valley

Dome Valley is a rural area located in the northern Auckland Region, in New Zealand. It is situated between the notable towns of Warkworth and Wellsford.

Dome Valley
Suburb of Auckland
Coordinates: 36.37216424°S 174.61833610°E / -36.37216424; 174.61833610
CountryNew Zealand
CityAuckland
Local authorityAuckland Council
Electoral wardRodney ward
Local boardRodney Local Board
Postcode(s)
0981
Port Albert Whangaripo Pakiri
Tauhoa
Dome Valley
 Matakana
Dome Forest Warkworth Sandspit

Landfill controversy

Dome Valley is most notable for a controversial proposal to build a landfill in the area, which caused protests and demonstrations from environmental groups in Auckland.[1][2][3] It was approved despite stiff opposition, and Waste Management New Zealand, would construct and operate 60 hectares of landfill after given consent to do so.[4] It was mainly controversial due to that the landfill could have an ecological impact onto the area, and that it would contaminate local waterways, such as the Kaipara Harbour's water catchment.[2] Waste Management New Zealand further had an application for a plan change to use 1000 hectares of land in the Dome Valley site recognized as a "landfill precinct".[5] The plan change was later declined by the Auckland Council.[6]

Attractions

Notable attractions in Dome Valley include Sheepworld, Dome Valley Gun Club and the Dome Forest Walkway.

References
  1. "Auckland's controversial Dome Valley landfill approved following split vote". Stuff. 14 June 2021. Retrieved 14 December 2021.
  2. "Environmental groups and iwi protest against Dome Valley landfill plans". Newshub. Retrieved 14 December 2021.
  3. "Hundreds march in Auckland CBD for hīkoi protesting Dome Valley dump proposal". Stuff. 17 July 2020. Retrieved 14 December 2021.
  4. "Dome Valley landfill plan: Opponents prepare to take case to court". RNZ. 15 June 2021. Retrieved 14 December 2021.
  5. "Dome Valley landfill: Auckland Council declines Waste Management plan change". RNZ. 10 September 2021. Retrieved 14 December 2021.
  6. "Dome Valley landfill: Auckland Council declines plan change; 'good win' for opponents". NZ Herald. Retrieved 14 December 2021.
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