Napier City Council

Napier councillors are divided over whether there are culture and leadership problems at the council as the local body election looms.

High levels of manganese have been found in Napier tap water, but the local council have said it is not an immediate health risk.

After six months of black and gritty water, Tamatea residents feel they are being ignored and neglected by the Napier City Council. Video

Super dry conditions across the country have sparked calls for greater water conservation efforts, as the summer continues to heat up.