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Podcast: The Mike Hosking Breakfast
Episode: Tom Walters: Matakana Oysters owner on the $1 million compensation for Auckland oyster farmers after a sewage spill in the Mahurangi River
Description: A million dollar compensation deal with Watercare is only short-term relief for Auckland oyster farmers, who've lost income from a massive sewage spill in the Mahurangi River. The issue caused by a power surge at the Warkworth pump station has meant an almost month-long halt on harvesting. Watercare's now paid out one million dollars to Aquaculture New Zealand for distribution to 10 impacted oyster farmers. Matakana Oysters owner Tom Walters told Mike Hosking they’re feeling relieved, but it’s only a start. He says this cheque is just for the event that hap...