19 Aug 2022

Environment Minister David Parker opens Ohakea water scheme

From First Up, 5:46 am on 19 August 2022

The Environment Minister David Parker has opened the Ohakea Rural Water Scheme, ending years of uncertainty for local residents. In 2017, households near the Manawatu town of Sanson were told their water supply was contaminated by PFAS - toxic firefighting foam used on the nearby Ohakea air force base. Manawatu reporter Jimmy Ellingham has more.