New Snells Beach wastewater plant opens to reduce sewage overflows
Tuesday 16 September 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated In this story Wayne Brown, Chris Penk, Watercare, Tom Walters, Matakana Oysters
A $450 million wastewater treatment plant has opened north of Auckland to help prevent sewage overflows during wet weather. While Watercare says the facility will significantly reduce spills, local oyster farmers expressed concern that the plant's opening comes too late to prevent previous damage to their livelihoods.