Tukituki River
Meka Whaitiri on the Tukituki river pollution
Sewerage plants in the Hawkes Bay continue to pump harmful bacteria and wastewater into the Tukituki River at unacceptable levels and residents have had enough. Audio
CHBDC responds to concerns about toxic waste in the Tukituki
Listening to that is Central Hawke's Bay District Council chief executive, John Freeman. Audio
HBRC wont prosecute council
Recreational river users are considering legal action against the Hawke's Bay Regional Council after it decided not to prosecute a council for pumping toxic pollutants into the Tukituki River. Audio
Tukituki river users may take Council to court
Recreational river users are considering taking the Hawke's Bay Regional Council to court for deciding not to prosecute a district council for pumping toxic pollutants into the Tukituki River. Audio
What's making Tukituki River smell like a sewer?
The Central Hawke's Bay District Council says it is not sure what has made parts of the Tukituki river smell like a septic tank over the summer. Audio
Enironmental questions remain over Ruataniwha Dam proposal
Central Hawke's Bay Maori say they will withdraw their support for the $600-million Ruataniwha dam if there's evidence it will be harmful to the environment. Labour MP's Maryan Street, Ruth Dyson and… Audio
Proposed nitrate lift could kill Tukituki River
Fish and Game is warning a Hawke's Bay Regional Council proposal to significantly increase the amount of nitrates allowed in the Tukituki River will kill the river. Audio