Around the motu: Peter de Graaf in Northland

From Nine To Noon, 10:45 am on 26 May 2023
Locals take over Rawene Town Hall at the start of a week-long consent hearing for two controversial Hokianga sewage plants

Locals take over Rawene Town Hall at the start of a week-long consent hearing for two controversial Hokianga sewage plants Photo: Northern Advocate

Hokianga residents are angry about treated wastewater being discharged into the iconic Hokianga Harbour meanwhile an invasive seaweed is causing concern after being found at Rawhiti near Russell. And Peter has the latest on the Abbey Caves tragedy.

Elliott Bay.

Northern Advocate Far North reporter Peter de Graaf is based in Kerikeri. Photo: Tania Whyte