Repairs continue on Parnell sinkhole

From Midday Report, 12:46 pm on 7 March 2024

Heavy rain, weak concrete and 100 years of deterioration are being blamed for a major sinkhole in the Auckland suburb of Parnell.

The sinkhole opened up in September last year when the Ōrākei Main Sewer line collapsed, resulting in widespread beach closures and almost six months of disruption for businesses.

Repairs are still continuing. RNZ Auckland reporter Felix Walton spoke to Charlotte Cook.