<p>After some wrangling last year, I succeeded in getting the Council to give us rubbish bins at each entrance to the beach off Reay Mackay Grove. At the time, I asked for dog poop bag dispensers as well, but that was a step too far. </p><p>Eventually though, in May 2017, I asked again for the dispensers. </p><p>A lot more wrangling went on, but finally, in November 2017, we were granted one dispenser, installed on the rubbish bin at the south track. </p>[caption id="attachment_312" align="aligncenter" width="338"]<a href="http://lovewaikawabeach.nz/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/DSCF3373.jpg"><img src="http://lovewaikawabeach.nz/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/DSCF3373-338x600.jpg" alt="Poopod dog waste bag dispenser at Reay Mackay Grove. " width="338" height="600" class="size-medium wp-image-312" /></a> Poopod dog waste bag dispenser at Reay Mackay Grove. [/caption]<p>Word is that these dispensers, called <a href="http://www.ezeleash.co.nz/default.aspx?page=4365">Poopods</a>, cost around $800 each installed. </p><p>They're very shiny and should resist the elements well. </p><blockquote><p>Made in marine grade 316 stainless steel, it holds 1,000 bags and is suitable for high traffic areas. … </p><p>The Poopod dispenser is designed to be situated in Dog Parks and popular dog walking areas. … </p><p>These dispensers have the following features: </p><p>Robustness — made from stainless steel, the design of these units makes them very strong. </p><p>Longevity — fabricated 316 stainless steel, they have a long lifespan. </p><p>Location — particularly suited to harsh environments such as coastal areas. </p></blockquote><p>Now let's hope that those who take their dogs along that track put in the tiny effort to take a bag, pick up after their dog, and put the bag in the bin. </p>
Good news for dog owners who visit Reay Mackay Grove
Miraz Jordan
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