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HB river swimmers beware

With temperatures set to hit the mid-30s by Saturday, Hawke’s Bay swimmers are urged to use their eyes and nose before dipping their toes. A spokesperson for Hawke’s Bay Regional Council said hot, dry weather created ideal conditions for potentially toxic algae (mat-forming cyanobacteria) to grow, particularly when river flows were low and stable. “Do […]

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