12 Dec 2017

Beaches, lakes, rivers closed due to toxic algae, wastewater

From Checkpoint, 6:14 pm on 12 December 2017

Swimming spots across the country have been closed ahead of summer for a variety of reasons. NIWA's chief freshwater scientist John Quinn says people should check water quality before diving in.

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