17 Mar 2021

Concern Napier waterways could pass point of no return

From Morning Report, 8:25 am on 17 March 2021

Napier people fear waterways in the city could be at a point of no return if nothing's done to stop their destruction.

Investigations have found there're 400 times the safe guidelines for some nutrients in the water, leading to algae growth which could cause serious degradation.

After dozens of spills in the water recently, including one of almost 1000 litres of hydrochloric acid, people are demanding change.

Hawke's Bay reporter Tom Kitchin has more.