Call for better monitoring after asbestos fibres detected in Christchurch water
Asbestos fibres are leaching into Christchurch's drinking water supply from ageing underground pipes, a University of Otago study has found.
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Asbestos fibres are leaching into Christchurch's drinking water supply from ageing underground pipes, a University of Otago study has found.
Heavy rain continues to fall in Canterbury, raising fears of further evacuations and flooding, particularly in Ashburton where half of the town's residents are preparing to leave their homes.
The Heathcote River in Christchurch has broken its banks and local authorities are warning that the next high tide will bring fresh flooding in the city.
Keep up-to-date with the latest developments here as Canterbury battles extreme weather.
Keep up-to-date with the latest developments here as Canterbury battles extreme weather.