Auckland oyster farmers seek government help over sewage overflows

Wednesday 2 July 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Wed 2 Jul 2025, 4:00pm

In this story Shane Jones, Watercare

Ten marine farms in north Auckland are calling for government intervention following a seven-year dispute with Watercare. Sewage overflowing into Mahurangi Harbour is contaminating oyster crops, leading at least one farmer to close their business.

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1. RNZWed 2 Jul 2025, 9:51am

   'We're cleaning up their mess' - oyster farmers want Watercare to deal with sewage overflow (opens in new tab)

2. Otago Daily TimesWed 2 Jul 2025, 11:57am

   Oyster farmers' 7-year battle with Watercare (opens in new tab)

3. 1News via RNZWed 2 Jul 2025, 4:00pm

   Oyster farmers locked in seven year battle over sewage overflows (opens in new tab)