23 Jun 2020

Auckland's drought puts 14,000 jobs at risk

From Afternoons, 1:31 pm on 23 June 2020

It's been forecast that up to 14,000 jobs could be affected if more severe water restrictions are introduced in drought-stricken Auckland.

Stuff journalist Todd Niall spoke to Jesse about the situation after talking to key people about what the region might be in for if there's no significant rainfall.

Upper Nihotupu Dam 2

Photo: Supplied / Watercare

 

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