Official Information Request - 1 February 2019

Sent: Wednesday, 13 February 2019 2:28 p.m.

Subject: TRIM: LGOIMA request - Waste Management and Minimisation Plan Funding Grants

I refer to your LGOIMA request of 1 February 2019 and reply below as per your request:

1. Information in relation to all grants made in the 2016/17 and 2017/18 financial years.Rotorua Lakes Council has not given any grants under Council's Waste Management and Minimisation Plan (WMMP).
2. The closing balances of the fund allocated to Waste Disposal Levy revenue for the 2016/17 and 2017/18 financial years.The Waste Disposal Levy revenue is used to offset the cost of running our municipal recycling. The closing balance of this fund for the 2016/17 and 2017/18 years was zero.
3. A copy of the WMMP or URL to where it is available.Below is a link to Council's WMMP:https://www.rotorualakescouncil.nz/our-services/rubbish_and_recycling/Documents/Waste%20Management%20%20Minimisation%20Plan%20-%20Waste%20Strategy%202016-2022.pdf

As per the Act, we are obliged to advise that you may contact the Ombudsman at the address below if you have any concerns with the response provided by Council, by writing to:

The Office of the Ombudsman

PO Box 10 152

WELLINGTON 6143

Alternatively, you may email info@ombudsman.parliament.nz or use the online complaints form available at www.ombudsman.parliament.nz/make-a-complaint.

Regards