19 Sep 2023

Queenstown mayor on parasitic gastro outbreak

From Checkpoint, 5:37 pm on 19 September 2023

Returning to our earlier story about about parasitic gastro outbreak in Queenstown that's prompted a boil water notice.

There are now 15 confirmed cases of crypto-sporidium and anyone on the town's water supply must boil their water.

It causes diarrhea and stomach cramps and can be easily spread.

Local hotel operators believe the high end tourist town is looking anything but high end.

The water is not confirmed to be the source, but the council says its taking a cautious approach.

Queenstown lakes Mayor Glyn Lewers speaks to Lisa Owen.