North Auckland oyster farmers have been hit with a wave of uncertainty. 

Norovirus has been found in the Mahurangi River where the shellfish are grown, resulting in contaminated product and closures until further notice.  

They're blaming Watercare and Auckland Council, claiming they let sewage flows get out of control before infrastructure could catch up. 

Watercare says a new pipeline should be completed in 2028. 

Matakana Oysters co-owner Tom Walters told Mike Hosking it’s too little too late for many of the businesses, who have been begging for measures to be introduced for years. 

He says there’s been no accountability from Watercare or the council, or compensation after the growth and development of the area cost them their farms and livelihoods.  

LISTEN ABOVE 

North Auckland oyster farmers have been hit with a wave of uncertainty.&nbsp;
Norovirus has been found in the Mahurangi River where the shellfish are grown, resulting in contaminated product and closures until further notice. &nbsp;
They're blaming Watercare and Auckland Council, claiming they let sewage flows get out of control before infrastructure could catch up.&nbsp;
Watercare says a new pipeline should be completed in 2028.&nbsp;
Matakana Oysters co-owner Tom Walters told Mike Hosking it’s too little too late for many of the businesses, who have been begging for measures to be introduced for years.&nbsp;
He says there’s been no accountability from Watercare or the council, or compensation after the growth and development of the area cost them their farms and livelihoods. &nbsp;
LISTEN ABOVE&nbsp;

Open your mind to the world with New Zealand’s number one breakfast radio show.

Without question, as New Zealand’s number one talk host, Mike Hosking sets the day’s agenda.

The sharpest voice and mind in the business, Mike drives strong opinion, delivers the best talent, and always leaves you wanting more.

The Mike Hosking Breakfast always cuts through and delivers the best daily on Newstalk ZB.

Open your mind to the world with New Zealand’s number one breakfast radio show. Without question, as New Zealand’s number one talk host, Mike Hosking sets the day’s agenda. The sharpest voice and mind in the business, Mike drives strong opinion, delivers the best talent, and always leaves you wanting more. The Mike Hosking Breakfast always cuts through and delivers the best daily on Newstalk ZB.

Open your mind to the world with New Zealand’s number one breakfast radio show.

Without question, as New Zealand’s number one talk host, Mike Hosking sets the day’s agenda.

The sharpest voice and mind in the business, Mike drives strong opinion,...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast

Tom Walters: Matakana Oysters co-owner on the lack of accountability from Watercare, Auckland Council for norovirus contaminated waters

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/7784f840-c291-422a-924b-ad9000bbad71/clips/5a0d03f0-c162-4243-b08e-b2e40167e38d/transcript