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Calls for Te Waihou Blue Spring to close over safety concerns

Waikato TimesNZ HeraldRNZ1NewsWednesday 7 October 2026 · 4 outlets · 3 reports · updated

In this story South Waikato District Council

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More than 100,000 tourists have visited the attraction since last year, but with that number also came a range of concerns.

How they headlined it

First reported by Waikato Times, Wed 7 Oct, 4:00am · 3 reports from 3 outlets over 36 hours
  1. Waikato TimesWaikato Times

    ‘Taking a hiding’ - calls mount for Blue Spring closure ahead of summer rush (opens in new tab)

  2. NZ HeraldNZ Herald

    Te Waihou Blue Spring: Councillor calls for temporary closure over safety concerns (opens in new tab)

    Also on RNZ (opens in new tab)

  3. 1News1News

    Calls for Te Waihou Blue Spring to close over safety concerns (opens in new tab)