'Rotting stinking' algal bloom returns to Northland beach 17 Feb, 2021 05:00 PM 5 minutes to read Camp Waipu Cove manager Anton Trist said the algae was a nuisance but hasn't caused any major problems. Photo / supplied Camp Waipu Cove manager Anton Trist said the algae was a nuisance but hasn't caused any major problems. Photo / supplied Jenny Ling is the Northern Advocate's feature writer and news reporterjenny.ling@nzme.co.nznorthernadvocat The stinking rotting algal bloom that's plagued a Northland east coast beach for many years has returned this summer, prompting some businesses to call for solutions. Large algal blooms regularly wash up on Waipū Cove,