Eels likely died after Napier drain excavation error
Friday 15 August 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated In this story Napier City Council
Napier City Council admitted contractors failed to follow a code of practice during drain excavation near Cato Road on 4 August. The error resulted in eels being dumped at an earth landfill, with a witness estimating up to 100 eels may have died. The council is now developing a standard operating procedure.