30/12/2025
🌊 Swimming Advisory 🌊
Kia ora everyone, just a heads-up that our sea is currently not safe for swimming. See post below from Gisborne District Council.
For everyone’s health and safety, we ask that you please avoid swimming in the ocean until further notice. We’ll share an update as soon as it’s safe to enjoy the water again.
Thanks so much for your understanding and for helping keep everyone safe 💙
🚫 Overflow notification
Following yesterday's heavy rainfall, emergency sewer valves at Oak Street (Taruheru River) and Gladstone Road Bridge (Turanganui River) were opened at 7pm on 29 December and closed at 7.30am this morning to prevent sewage backing up into people’s homes and causing a significant health risk.
We’ve managed to avoid overflows for nearly 12 months but with the extreme rain yesterday it’s something we have to do only when it’s absolutely necessary and only in the areas with issues.
The discharge is heavily diluted with rainwater, but may still pose a health risk.
🔴 Warnings affect only Waikanae Beach and our 3 city rivers
⚠️ We advise:
❌ No swimming in rivers or directly adjacent beaches
❌ No fishing or shellfish gathering in affected areas
⏰ Wait at least 5 days after valves close and warning signs are removed
✅ Want to swim close to the city? Head to Midway Beach, Wainui or Kiwa Pools
Check current water quality: https://www.gdc.govt.nz/recreation/can-i-swim-here
Read more: https://www.gdc.govt.nz/council/news/media-releases/sewer-overflow
Please note: We're taking a well-earned break and won't be responding to comments for now. We'll catch up with you in the New Year – see you there! 😊🎊
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