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Farmers fear for stock as bores run dry
Desperate farmers are organising a public meeting to investigate groundwater extraction permits in the Tomarata/Te Arai district.
This follows reports that bores are running dry for the first time in decades.
Landowner spokesperson Brian Mason is calling on representatives from Auckland Council, as well as the Rodney Local Board and government, to attend the meeting.
Mr Mason’s farm is among those affected. He says in the 25 years he has owned the property, this is the first time that his bores have run dry.
He has been investigating consents in the area and says the level of allocation from the aquifer is “frightening”.