Dunedin's new landfill project budget jumps to $92 million, sparking taxpayer concerns.

The budget for Dunedin's new landfill project has nearly doubled from $52 million to $92 million, raising concerns from the Taxpayers Union about the efficiency of the Dunedin City Council's choice. Ratepayers may face an additional $40 million cost, with the potential for prices to rise further. The council also opted against exporting waste by truck, which may conflict with the city's zero-carbon policy.

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