by Luke Willoughby | Oct 14, 2014 | Uncategorized
Two lakes supplying Auckland closed for four months after herbicide run-off found Two dams in the Hunua Ranges which supply about 20 per cent of Auckland’s water were closed for four months this year after traces of a toxic herbicide applied to nearby...
by Luke Willoughby | Feb 11, 2014 | Uncategorized
West Auckland residents complaining of “earthy” tasting water are being offered free bottles of water and told the problem might not be fixed until tomorrow. Watercare began receiving complaints yesterday from residents who are served by the Titirangi...
by Luke Willoughby | Aug 9, 2013 | Uncategorized
A new report has criticised the water quality of the Waikato River, delivering a “hammer blow” to those trying to keep it clean. And the Waikato’s famous river lakes – including Lake Karapiro – face a murky, polluted future due to runoff...
by Luke Willoughby | May 18, 2013 | Uncategorized
Scientists are battling for the future health of the country’s longest river – and about how best to share it out. Andrew Stone reports Up close, after it has travelled more than 300km, the Waikato River is so muddy that you cannot see your feet if you are...
