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Auckland beaches flagged due to sewage overflows

The PressStuffThe PostRNZWaikato TimesNZ HeraldMonday 1 December 2025 · 6 outlets · 2 reports · updated

In this story NZME, Auckland Council, SafeSwim

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Thirteen central Auckland beaches have been marked with black flags following sewage overflows. The water quality issues were caused by thunderstorms over the weekend. SafeSwim has warned swimmers to stay out of the affected areas.

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First reported by The Press, Mon 1 Dec 2025, 6:04pm · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 2 hours
  1. The PressThe Press via RNZ

    Auckland beachgoers warned of sewage overflows (opens in new tab)

    Also on Stuff (opens in new tab), The Post (opens in new tab), RNZ (opens in new tab), Waikato Times (opens in new tab)

  2. NZ HeraldNZ Herald

    Auckland beaches sewage overflows: SafeSwim warns swimmers to stay out (opens in new tab)