Auckland Council is investigating the water quality of a West Auckland stream after a young boy allegedly started vomiting and his family's dog had seizures less than 12 hours after playing in the Kakamatua Inlet. However, it is yet to be confirmed exposure to the water had caused the illness. The boy's mother, Tracey Finlay, raised concerns about the issue in a post on the Parau, Cornwallis and Huia community Facebook page, Fairfax reported. Her son fell and got a face full of water while playing, Finlay wrote. Auckland residents concerned about any water quality should make a report to the Council's pollution hotline on 09 377 3107.

Source: Otago Daily Times December 30, 2017 00:00 UTC