A wastewater spill has closed off a small bay on Lake Taupō, frustrating those wanting to take a summer drip. The picturesque bay, between Te Kopua Street and 813 Acacia Bay Road, is popular as a swimming spot with those staying in nearby baches and houses. CHRIS MARSHALL/STUFF A minor sewerage overflow caused by a blockage of wet wipes closed the small beach at Te Kopua Bay on Lake Taupō just before New Year's Eve. READ MORE:* The tip of the fatberg: Should New Zealand ban wet wipes? It's not the first time Lake Taupō has been the victim of a summer fatberg.

Source: Stuff December 31, 2019 00:18 UTC