The National Aquarium in Napier could close within two years after the government signalled it won't help pay for a multimillion dollar renovation.
The government has refused Napier City Council's bid for an extra $500,000 towards developing a business case for a new $77 million facility, dashing hopes it would also fund nearly half the cost of the much needed rebuild.
The city's Mayor says ratepayers should not pick up the tab.
RNZ's Hawke's Bay reporter, Anusha Bradley, has the story.
