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Havelock North Inquiry reports back – Expert reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 07 December 201711 April 2018

The Havelock North drinking water inquiry has made a number of recommendations to ensure safe drinking water for New Zealanders. The […]

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Havelock North Drinking Water Inquiry — In The News

In the News  |  Published: 10 May 201703 August 2018

The first stage of the inquiry into Havelock North’s drinking water contamination has been released today. The report found several parties […]

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Tests reveal possible source of water contamination – In the News

In the News  |  Published: 02 February 201703 August 2018

As the inquiry into last year’s Havelock North water contamination continues, attention has turned to a defective bore as a […]

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Havelock North gastro inquiry begins – In the News

In the News  |  Published: 28 October 201611 April 2018

A Government inquiry into the campylobacter outbreak that struck down 5000 Havelock North residents in August has begun. The first […]

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Havelock North water contamination inquiry – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 23 August 201611 April 2018

A Government Inquiry will examine the water contamination that left an estimated 4000 Havelock North residents ill with gastroenteritis. The […]

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Hawke’s Bay laid low with gastro – In the News

In the News  |  Published: 18 August 201619 August 2016

Thousands of people in Havelock North have been laid low with gastroenteritis in the past week following a contamination of […]

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