Jazlyn WhalesJournalist·NZ Herald·3 Jun, 2026 03:48 AM2 mins to read‌NZ Herald Afternoon Headlines | Solar rollout begins at schools, push to eradicate TB-infected possums, and small grocer gaining ground quickly | Wednesday, June 3, 2026Pet owners in Nelson are being warned after reports of dogs eating solidified waste washing up on local beaches.In a post on Facebook, Nelson City Council said recent flooding in the region had caused fatbergs to wash ashore.

Fatbergs are rock-like masses of waste that form in sewer systems,