The mysterious deaths of several animals at Napier’s Ahuriri estuary are being investigated, with initial test results for algal toxins proving inconclusive.
A Hawke’s Bay environmental group has let out a heartfelt plea to be considerate of local wildlife this summer after increased reports of intentional and.
A clean-up of the Douglas McLean Ave waterway uncovered an eclectic mess and reignited fears of contamination of Te Whanganui a Ōrotu/Ahuriri Estuary.
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Napier people fear waterways in the city could be at a point of no return if nothing is done to stop their destruction.
The Ahuriri Estuary, or Te-Whanganui-a-Orotū, lies on the edge of Napier around its seaside.
Photo: RNZ / Tom Kitchin
Investigations have found there is 400 times the safe guidelines for some nutrients in the water, potentially leading to algae bloom 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.
The Ahuriri Estuary (Te-Whanganui-a-Orotū) sits on the edge of Napier and is the largest estuary between Wellington and Bay of Plenty.
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