Foam
Water samples toxic at Auckland airbase
Firefighting foam contamination has been found above safety trigger points in some samples around Whenuapai airbase in Auckland.
Australians alerted before NZ on foam contamination
The Defence Force told the Australian military it had contaminated water at its bases months before it alerted the New Zealand public. Newly released emails also show NZDF gave the Australians a heads… Audio
Foam blood tests available but ineffective - Health Ministry
Blood testing for people in firefighting foam contamination zones is going ahead, despite the Ministry of Health downplaying that it's necessary.
Toxic foam: Defence Force didn't tell council of water risks
A Defence Force investigation into toxic firefighting foam asked a council three times for water systems information as early as 18 months before toxic contamination at its nearby base was revealed.
Communities could sue Defence Force over toxic firefighting foam
The Government is investigating potential contamination near the Defence Force bases at Woodbourne and Ohakea. Meanwhile, in Australia, a community is sueing the Defence Force over similar… Audio