drinking water

The Bulletin: Big bill looms for water overhaul

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Good morning, and welcome to The Bulletin. In today’s edition: Massive bill looms for water overhaul, Five Eyes countries discuss backdoors for encrypted apps, and could Ihumātao lead to Māori politics reorganisation? Central government is set to take significantly more power over the water systems of New Zealand. The measures announced by minister for local government Nanaia … Read more

Could New Zealand’s drinking water be causing cancer?

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A study showing a link between nitrate levels in drinking water and rates of bowel cancer should concern people living in areas of New Zealand where nitrates are high, write Mike Joy and Michael Baker. Last year, a Danish study reported a link between nitrate in drinking water and the risk of developing colorectal (bowel) … Read more