Anger from Auckland locals kept in the dark about Harbour Bridge contamination
(WorldNews New Zealand)

An Auckland woman living near the Harbour Bridge is angry and shocked people were never told neighbouring land was contaminated with heavy metals from the bridge. Auckland Harbour Bridge seen from the Holloways` back yard. Source: rnz.co.nz By Jordan Bond of rnz.co.nz RNZ revealed the Transport Agency has known since 2010 its bridge maintenance polluted the Stokes Point Reserve with lead, zinc and copper. The levels were high but a health assessment found they were likely to be `within acceptable health risk`. Auckland Council said because an independent study found there was no ongoing...