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‘True blue’ stronghold fights fast-track process for Hunua hole

Local opposition to earthworks company's plan to dump 790,000 cubic metres of cleanfill, while economic analysis of the project suggests it could reduce construction delays worth $85m.

Residents are strongly opposed to plans for a cleanfill dump site.

The prospect of earthmoving company Scarbro fast-tracking a 790,000 cubic metre managed fill on Hunua farmland is being met with alarm from the local community.

Scarbro Environmental originally applied for the necessary consents for the project – which covers 11 hectares of a 25ha rural site in

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Brent Melville Mon, 23 Feb 2026
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