Inquiry into Havelock North water contamination saga delayed.
A delay has been granted for the release of findings into the reasons for last year’s Havelock North water contamination.
Lawrence Yule has a new free solution for residents who are paying thousands to combat the taste of chlorinated water.
Source: 1 NEWS The gastro outbreak affected over 5000 people and led to the town’s water supply being chlorinated.
An inquiry was launched late last year and will now report back to the Government in two stages.
The inquiry will report back to Attorney-General Chris Finlayson by May 12.
It will examine the existing regime involved in delivering drinking water to see if improvements can be made – and won’t report back until December, well after the general election.
Source: 1 NEWS Mr Finlayson says the inquiry needs to be comprehensive to ensure there’s a clear understanding of what happened in Havelock North.
The extension was requested by the panel for a number of reasons, including a delay caused by legal action between the Hawke’s Bay Regional Council and the Hastings District Council and the need to ensure the safety of the town’s water.
An inquiry heard today from a community wanting answers after 5000 locals fell ill.