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It could be months before Wellingtonians are given the all-clear for swimming at southern coastal areas - where sewage is leaking

4 February 2026

It could be months before Wellingtonians are given the all-clear for swimming at southern coastal areas - where sewage is leaking

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A number of black - do not swim - flags have been issued for Auckland beaches
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A sewer leak at a popular Christchurch swimming spot has been traced to bottles being flushed down toilets, blocking the septic system
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13 Jan: A sewer leak at a popular Christchurch swimming spot has been traced to bottles being flushed down toilets, blocking the septic system +++++++++

17 Jan: A number of black - do not swim - flags have been issued for Auckland beaches ++++++++

30 Jan: Why your sunscreen application might be putting your good intentions to waste ++++++

04 Feb: It could be months before Wellingtonians are given the all-clear for swimming at southern coastal areas - where sewage is leaking ++++++

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30 Jan: Swimming australia president to fight eight-month suspension for ‘improper conduct’ (Sydney Morning Herald)

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