Haast residents challenge requirement to chlorinate drinking water

Wednesday 12 November 2025 · 3 outlets · 2 reports · updated Wed 12 Nov 2025, 4:38pm

In this story Taumata Arowai, Westland District Council

A small West Coast community of approximately 80 people is contesting new orders to chlorinate its water supply. Residents claim the township previously enjoyed some of the purest water in the country before new regulations were introduced by Taumata Arowai.

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1. 1NewsWed 12 Nov 2025, 2:44pm

   Remote Haast township challenges need to chlorinate its 'pure' water (opens in new tab)

2. RNZWed 12 Nov 2025, 4:38pm

   Remote Haast township challenges need for chlorination (opens in new tab)

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