Rena response (update 5)

DescriptionRena response (update 5)

10 October 2011: 1.30pm

This release includes the latest information available.

Public Health Warning:

Oil has now been found on the beach near Tay St, in Tauranga. It is in individual clumps of about fist-sized patties about 5mm high and stranded on the tide line about every 700 to 800mm apart.

People should not touch or attempt to clean up oil as it is toxic. If people see oil coming ashore please call the spill number 0800 645 774.

A public health warning has been issued. No shellfish or fin fish should be eaten from waters with visible oil contamination.

http://maritimenz.govt.nz/news/media-releases-2011/20111010c.asp

Relates To

Part of Publication CollectionGrounding of the Rena (October 2011)

Start typing here to find a location	Latitude	Longitude	Zoom	Actions

loading google map....

Save Cancel

Menu

Rena response (update 5)