Hauraki Gulf takes a hit as human waste flows into harbour
The no-swim warning for the Waitemata harbour could be in place for up to ten days, because of human waste overflowing from a busted sewer pipe. About three tonnes of material was cleared out of the pipe last night. And Watercare is building an overland bypass to transfer waste around the blockage, but that will take days. In the meatime the Harbour's taking a hit. Hauraki Gulf Forum co-chairperson Nicola McDonald speaks to Lisa Owen. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6337962497112
Source: rnz.co.nz
