Residents decontaminated after Motueka chemical spillVIRGINIA WOOLF/stuff.co.nz Police and emergency services attend the scene of a chemical spill in Motueka. Motueka residents and police officers were being put through a decontamination tent as a precaution after a chemical spill in the town's main street. Sara Meij Police and emergency services attend the scene of a chemical spill in Motueka. Three painters from Smith's Painting Contractors were working at Mitre 10 on High St when the spill happened. Parklands School secretary Penny Bedford said they had also been notified by police to stay indoors after the chemical spill.

Source: Stuff August 17, 2016 00:14 UTC