20 Oct 2023

Some Auckland beaches still no-gos, coming up to long weekend

From Checkpoint, 5:28 pm on 20 October 2023

The long weekend is almost upon us and there's finally some settled weather in Auckland at least, meaning some of us may be keen to get out in the water.

But with the Parnell Poonami still fresh in the mind, nostrils and water, there's still a lot of no go areas.

A bypass for a damaged sewer main has finally been installed but not before wastewater including sewage, poured into the harbour.

Nick Vigar from SafeSwim speaks to Lisa Owen.

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