At a regional council meeting, Christchurch South/Ōwhanga councillor Vicky Southworth proposed region-wide water testing events for private well owners, which passed 8-7. The goal is to raise awareness of water quality risks and ensure safety, with concerns raised about differing opinions on water safety standards. Despite existing testing programs in Ashburton, a report will assess the need for additional testing events and available budget, addressing personal responsibility for well owners and ECan’s role in education and testing.
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Child dies at Lower Hutt play park after water incident
A child has tragically died after a water-related incident at Motutawa Avalon Park in Lower Hutt, as reported by the police. The incident occurred on Saturday evening when the child was found unresponsive in a body of water and despite CPR efforts, they could not be resuscitated. The police have stated that the death will be referred to the coroner for further investigation. Full Article
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